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RedEtnaDOC

Animardente Etna DOC

by Feudo Maccari · Sicily, Italy

AppellationEtnaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNerello Mascalese
LineContrada Santo Spirito di Passopisciaro
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Bottled in0.75 l
Feudo MaccariSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Nerello Mascalese grows in the vineyards of Villa Contrada Santo Spirito di Passopisciaro, at an altitude of 700 m, in a warm, sunny climate.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks for 15 days, with frequent pumping over.

Ageing

The wine matures in large oak barrels for at least 18 months, followed by 6–8 months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.

Tasting profile

Rich, firm and concentrated, with a clear expression of Etna’s terroir.