Nerello Mascalese

Nerello Mascalese Inessa is produced with pure Nerello Mascalese grapes grown on the slopes of Etna at an average altitude between 350 and 900 meters above sea level

The grape harvest takes place in the first ten days of September. Once transported to the cellar, they undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration at a temperature between 0 and 4 ° C, lasting 4/6 days. The alcoholic fermentation process follows at a controlled temperature at a maximum of 24 ° C, for 10-14 days, to allow the more frui...

Etna Rosso Inessa comes from terraced vineyards of Castiglione di Sicilia located between 650 and 700 meters above sea level. It emphasizes the link between the native Nerello Mascalese vine and the Etna territory, with its fertile soils of volcanic origin and a microclimate characterized by a good temperature range between day and night.

It is a blend composed almost entirely of Nerello Mascalese grapes and with small additions of Nerello Cappuccio. The vinification takes place traditional in re...

The Etna Rosso of Tenuta Terre Nere was born in vineyards located in the municipalities of Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia, in the province of Catania.

It is mainly obtained from Nerello Mascalese grapes and a small quantity of Nerello Cappuccio grapes, harvested and selected only by hand during the first and second ten days of October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25-28 ° C. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in large French o...

A disruptive and exuberant wine, Etna Sul Vulcano Rosso, amazes for its elegance that reflects the typical characteristics of Etna; was born in the lands of eastern Sicily, on the north side of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia, from Nerello Mascalese grapes, the main black grape variety of the prestigious Etna denomination, and a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio. The sandy soil with lava impasto gives the wine a savory, mineral and saline character. After the manual harvest...

The Etna Rosso Passorosso of the Passopisciaro winery comes from vineyards located at different altitudes, in the districts of Malpasso, Guardiola, Santo Spirito, Favazzo and Arcuria, on the north side of Etna.

It is obtained entirely from Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested around the second half of October. Fermentation takes place for 15 days in steel tanks. Followed by aging for about 18 months in large oak barrels.

In the glass it has a bright ruby red color. The nose releases elegant hints o...

Etna Rosato by Tornatore was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the north side of the Etna volcano.

It is produced entirely with Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested and selected by hand between the second and third ten days of October. After a soft pressing, the must ferments at a controlled temperature of 15-16 °C and stays on the fine lees for about 3 months. Subsequently, the wine ages for 4–6 months in concrete tanks, before being bottled.

Etna Rosato d...

The Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Rampante di Pietradolce comes from pre-filloxera vines of 80-90 years of age, located 900 meters on the slopes of Etna.

The grapes are harvested by hand and softly pressed and the wine ages for 14 months in French oak tonneaux.

A Sicilian red with alpine elegance, in which the intense aromas of ripe fruit meet with refined mineral notes, and anticipate an intense and enveloping taste.

An engaging and exciting Etna Rosso, perfect for a romantic evening.

The Etna Rosso 'A Rina by Girolamo Russo was born in vineyards located in the extraordinary wine panorama of Etna, a terroir particularly suited to the production of wines of great value, which benefits from unique temperature ranges.

It is produced 95% with Nerello Mascalese grapes, and 5% with Nerello Cappuccio grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 8-10 days. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 12 months before being bottled.

It is c...

Cuordilava Donnafugata was born on the northern slope of Etna, in Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia. It is part of the Dolce&Gabbana and Donnafugata collection, a partnership between two ambassadors of Made in Italy.

The wine is produced with 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes. The grapes are vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks with a maceration on the skins for 10-12 days. The wine obtained is aged for over 12 months in French oak barrels and for at least 24 months in the bottle.

Ruby red in c...

The Etna Rosso Cauru of Torre Mora originates from two different crus, Contrada Alboretto Chiuse del Signore, in the municipality of Linguaglossa, and Rovittello, located on the north-east side of Mount Etna. Cauru - "hot" in Sicilian - expresses the nature and warm energy of this wine forged by solar heat and built on a fertile and rich soil of volcanic origin.

The harvest period of the two varieties that compose it, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, coincides with the beginning of the mo...

Etna Rosso Pietrarizzo by Tornatore was born in vineyards located in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the north side of the Etna volcano.

It is produced entirely with Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested and selected by hand between the second and third ten days of October. Fermentation takes place in wooden vats at a controlled temperature of 22-25 °C for 10–12 days. Subsequently, the wine ages for 12 months in wooden barrels and concrete tanks, before being bottled.

Etna Rosso Pietr...

Volcanic and disruptive elegance, Fragore conquers for its extraordinary vocation to power. Valuable fruit of the Nerello Mascalese of Contrada Montelaguardia comes to life in eastern Sicily, north side of Etna, in the Montelaguardia district of Randazzo. The composition of the sandy soil, rich in minerals, gives the wine elegance and style. After the harvest, manual and in small wooden boxes, the fermentation takes place in steel with maceration on the skins for 10-12 days at a temperature of 2...

Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese Làvico was born in the Vajasindi estate of Duca di Salaparuta, located in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the slopes of Etna, on the side of the Alcantara valley.

It is obtained from pure Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested exclusively by hand once it has reached perfect ripeness. Fermentation takes place, with maceration on the skins, in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26-28 ° C for a period of 7-8 days. After malolactic ferme...

Terre Siciliane Contrada R of Passopisciaro was born in the Rampante district, a small cru located at over 1000 meters above sea level, on the edge of the lava flows and the cultivation of vines on Etna. Contrada Rampante grapes are the last to be harvested, due to the altitude at which they are located.

The wine is produced from 100% Nerello Mascalese, hand-picked in late October-early November. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation, which takes p...

the Terre Siciliane Contrada G of Passopisciaro originates in the district of Guardiola, from vineyards that are all between 70 and 100 years of age.

It is produced from Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested by hand in the second half of October. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks. The wine remains to refine in large wooden barrels for about 18 months.

It is a ruby red wine. On the nose it has intense hints of violet and red fruit, enriched with notes of aromatic herbs. In the mouth it is soft ...

Etna Rosso Alta Mora represents the first wine of the new vineyard owned by the Cusumano brothers, located at the foot of the Etna volcano, in Sicily, a territory of the highest quality.

Obtained entirely from Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested and selected by hand during the second decade of October, this wine, after pressing and maceration, carries out malolactic fermentation in steel. Finally it rests and ages in large 25 hl wooden barrels, before being bottled and refined for a short time in...