THE WINE
The Etna Rosso from the winery La Gelsomina is produced withNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio grapes grown in volcanic soil at about 500 meters above sea level.
THE WINEMAKING
After the manual harvesting, only the selected grapes are brought to the cellar for winemaking which takes place in steel. The wine then ages for two months in steel before being moved to French Allier tonneaux and barriques where it rests for a period that varies from 12 to15 months. Assembly and bottling follows; before being placed on the market, the wine remains for additional 4 months in the cellar.
THE TASTING
Ruby red with garnet reflections. The aroma is elegant and intense with hints of red fruit that alternate with notes of vanilla to close with pleasant spicy sensations. Full bodied and harmonious on the palate, it reflects the typicality of the grapes with which it is produced and has an excellent correspondence between flavors and aromas. Good persistence.
FOOD PAIRINGS
It goes well with red meats, game and hard cheeses.