Grape varieties
100% Nerello Mascalese
Allergens
Contains sulfites
Notes
Red berries and cherries with herbal tea notes and fresh minerality. Due to the characteristics of the Etna, this wine is clearly a terroir wine, but with exotic notes.
Vinification
Orientation of the vines: Northeast side of Mount Etna at 600-700 meters above sea level, harvest in mid-October. Spontaneous fermentation without temperature control in cement tanks, maceration in contact with the skins for 30 days. Ageing: 18 months in cement tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place spontaneously. Annual production: 30,000 bottles
Accompanying
Pasta, grilled dishes or lightly chilled as an aperitif
Producer
GRACI
The Graci winery is located in Passopisciaro on the northern flank of the Etna river. The vines are located in the district of Arcuria at an altitude of a good 600 metres above sea level. Here the native white varieties Carricante (1.5 ha) and Cataratto (1 ha) as well as Nerello Mascalese (15 ha) thrive among the reds. The volcanic soil and the high altitude contribute to the fact that wines of incredible elegance can be produced here.
The Graci winery is located in Passopisciaro on the northern flank of the Etna river. The vines are located in the district of Arcuria at an altitude of a good 600 metres above sea level. Here the native white varieties Carricante (1.5 ha) and Cataratto (1 ha) as well as Nerello Mascalese (15 ha) thrive among the reds. The volcanic soil and the high altitude contribute to the fact that wines of incredible elegance can be produced here.