'Petrosa' Etnella

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Etnella
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Etnella
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts adding a pied de cuve with maceration on the skins for 12 days. Without filtrations and without added sulphites
Aging
10 months in old barriques
Grape varieties
Nerello Mascalese 85%, Nerello Cappuccio 15%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. With 14% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Nerello Mascalese 85%, Nerello Cappuccio 15%, 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 70-120 years old sapling vines in contrada Santo Spirito in a rocky volcanic soil at 780 m above sea level. Organic farming. Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts adding a pied de cuve with maceration on the skins for 12 days. Without filtrations and without added sulphites. The wine is aged 10 months in old barriques. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

Sicilian producers blend indigenous grapes with international varieties, reflecting the island's rich cultural mix.

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