Etna Rosso DOC 2018 Monteleone

This wine comes from the slopes of Etna and is produced by the Monteleone winery, located in Castiglione di Sicilia, in the province of Catania. The grapes come from a single vineyard located at 500 meters above sea level and next to the Alcantara river.

The wine is made almost exclusively from Nerello Mascalese grapes, with a small addition of Nerello Cappuccio. The grapes are first de-stemmed and then vinified at about 23 ° C in conical steel vats. Maceration on the skins lasts 10-12 days, during which punching down is performed daily. The aging takes place partly in 500 and 700 l tonneaux, partly in steel and lasts 12 months. It ends with an aging in bottle for 6 months.

Ruby red in color, the wine reveals aromas of small red and black fruits, such as currants and wild strawberries, balanced by spicy notes of tobacco and black pepper. On the palate it is balanced, with silky tannins and a pleasant fresh finish.

This Etna Rosso goes well with roasted and stewed meats and semi-aged and aged cheeses.