Nerello Mascalese
Nerello mascalese is a red grape variety widespread above all on Etna, it can also be found throughout north-eastern Sicily and along the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria. It is a grape with noble characteristics, still today it is often cultivated ungrafted on soils of volcanic sands, according to the old Greek sapling system. In purity it gives refined and elegant wines, characterized by floral aromas, aromas of small berries and spices. The tannic texture is fine and the freshness is lively.
Etna Rosso DOC 2022 Planeta
Etna Rosso di Planeta was born in the Torreguarino and Pietramarina vineyards, located in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, in the splendid and unique terroir of Etna.
It is produced exclusively with Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25 ° C for 12 days, with daily pumping over. After about 18 days the must undergoes vertical pressing.
This Etna Rosso is characterized by a red color with p...
View product pageVino Spumante Brut Nerello Mascalese Vinificato in Bianco Valdemone Tornatore
The brut sparkling wine Valdemone di Tornatore is born on the slopes of Etna, on the north side in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia.
The wine is obtained from the white vinification of Nerello Mascalese grapes, which, once in the cellar, are pressed into whole bunches. The must is fermented at a controlled temperature. The second fermentation takes place in steel tanks according to the Charmat method, where the wine is aged for 4 months on the lees.
Straw yellow in color and a fine and p...
View product pageTerre Siciliane IGT Tenuta Regaleali Le Rose 2023 Tasca d'Almerita
The Terre Siciliane Regaleali Le Rose by Tasca d'Almerita was born in vineyards located on the Regaleali Estate, in the province of Palermo.
It is produced exclusively with Nerello Mascalese grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15°C for 15 days. Subsequently the wine ages in the same containers for 3 months before being bottled.
It is characterized by a bright pink colour. The nose opens with a fragrant bouque...
View product pageEtna Rosso DOC Mofete 2020 Palmento Costanzo
This Etna Rosso belongs to the Palmento Costanzo line known as Mofete, a selection of younger vineyards, from 10 to 30 years of age, whose name recalls the scientific denomination of the last gaseous manifestations of a volcanic eruption.
The grapes are harvested by hand in the second ten days of October. The must is fermented in stainless steel with selected indigenous yeasts. After malolactic fermentation, it ages for 12 months 50% in steel and 50% in large barrels and refines in bottles for a ...
View product pageVino Spumante Rosato Extra Dry da Uve Nerello Mascalese Valdemone Tornatore
The Valdemone Rosato di Tornatore extra dry sparkling wine was born on the slopes of Etna, on the north side in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia.
The wine is obtained from the vinification of Nerello Mascalese grapes, which, once in the cellar, are pressed into whole bunches. The must is fermented at a controlled temperature. The second fermentation takes place thanks to the inoculation of selected yeasts in steel tanks, where the wine refines for 4 months on the lees, according to the ...
View product pageEtna DOC Rosso Cuordilava 2019 Donnafugata
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...
View product pageEtna Rosso DOC 2021 Setteporte
Masseria Setteporte's Etna Rosso is an oenological excerpt from Etna that has its roots in the town of Biancavilla, on the slopes of the volcano.
It is a very traditional blend of 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio. The soils of this area are characterized by their black colour, a sign of their origin and volcanic composition. Once harvested and pressed, the grapes ferment in stainless steel vats. The wine matures for 9 months before being bottled and released.
The colour is ruby red. ...
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