Tenute Mannino Etna Rosso Placo - Kysela Pere et Fils

Tenute Mannino Etna Rosso Placo

Tenute Mannino

Italy - Sicily - Etna DOC

Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio in this classic blend characterized by volcanic minerality. It is a wine with a brilliant ruby red color, an intense aroma with pleasing floral, pomegranate and graphite hints. Elegant tannins and a good juice give off an elegant and sincere tale of one of the best expressions of Sicilian reds.

Specifications

Appellation

Etna DOC

Wine Type

Red

Varietal(s)

95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio

Age of vines

Between 60 and 120 years old

Soil type

Volcanic (Sandy soils from Lava)

Vinification

The vineyards are located in the districts Bragaseggi in the Municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the North side of the volcano at 600 meters above sea level.
Manual harvest in the second half of October. Long skin-contact maceration at controlled temperature, Spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Then the wine is aged in 1500 liter French Oak foudres and 500 liter Demi Muids barrels for 12 months.

Production

833 (9-liter cases)

Pairings

Red meat, antipasti and chesses.

Producer Information: Tenute Mannino

Tenute Mannino is located in Castiglione di Sicilia, right on the hilllside of the Etna volcano.
Giorgio Mannino is the 6th generation winemaker in the family as the Estate was founded ...
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