Etna Rosso 'Ciauria' Pietro Caciorgna

Etna DOC • Sicily • Caciorgna Pietro
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Etna DOC
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
6 months in used French oak barrels
Grape varieties
Nerello Mascalese 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Etna DOC captures the distinctive personality of Sicily terroir. At 13.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Nerello Mascalese 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards black soil rich in volcanic ash and sand 750 meters above sea level. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged 6 months in used French oak barrels. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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