Etna Rosso 'Ottava Isola' Tenuta di Castellaro

Etna Rosso 'Ottava Isola' is a red wine by Tenuta di Castellaro from Sicily, Italy, sold under the Etna DOC denomination. It is made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello cappuccio and bottled at 12.5% alcohol.

Category

Red Wines

Winery

Tenuta di Castellaro

Region

Sicily

Denomination

Etna DOC

Alcohol

12.5%

Grape varieties

Nerello Mascalese 80%, Nerello Cappuccio 20%

Vineyard

Alberelli at 700 metres above sea level on vulcanic soils rich in sand and mineral material. Organic farming

Vinification

Alcoholic spontaneous fermentation without temperature control with long maceration on the skins and on whole bunch. Unclarified before bottling

Aging

12 months in oak barrels an 12 months in bottle

Formats

75 cl bottle

Notes

Contains sulfites