About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The Crasà vineyard lies below the village of Solicchiata, in the comune of Castiglione di Sicilia on Etna’s northern side. It faces north at 640 m a.s.l. and has coarse sandy soil. At an average age of more than 20 years, its vines are among the estate’s younger plantings.
Grapes
100% Nerello Mascalese.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed. Fermentation begins with a pied-de-cuve, uses indigenous yeasts exclusively and includes approximately 50 days of skin contact. The wine is not fined. It is filtered before bottling through 5-micron polypropylene cartridges. Sulphur may or may not be added according to grape quality and wine stability, with values ranging from 15 to 50 mg/L.
Ageing
Maturation comprises 18 months in neutral epoxy tanks with capacities of 1,500–2,500 L, followed by 18 months in bottle.
Technical data
The denomination is Etna Rosso DOP or IGP Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese. Approximately 2,000 bottles are produced annually. The wine comes in dark Burgundy bottles in 750 mL, 1,500 mL and 3,000 mL formats. Its first vintage was 2015.
Tasting profile
This is an elegant expression of Nerello Mascalese with a smooth tannic structure, representing the variety’s more feminine side.
Serving and pairing
Zalto Burgundy stemware is recommended.
