Nerello Mascalese - 2019
Born in the shadow of Mount Etna, Elisa Trovato knew one thing at an early age: The deep relationship between the volcano and the land was to shape her future. She set out on a unique journey of true dedication to the winemaking women who came before her. Produced at high altitude on the slopes of the volcano, Mt.Etna, with local Nerello Mascalese grapes. This is a wine with a very complex aroma that tells of an elegant and charming territory. The Rosso is hand-picked, and de-stemmed, with a 15-day maceration and a 15-day fermentation. Secondary malolactic fermentation is followed by 8 months of aging in used oak barrels.
- Brand:Il Vulcano di Elisa
- Region:Sicily
- Sub-Region:Catania
- Commune/Village:Trecastagni
- Varietal:Nerello Mascalese
- Color:Red
- Alcohol:13.0%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:Italy
- How much so2 added:30 mg/l
- Climate:Semi Maritime, the summers are short, warm, humid, dry, and clear and the winters are long, cold, and partly cloudy. The presence of strong winds is a constant in this area. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 38°F to 85°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 90°F.
- Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
- Soil:volcanic soils
- Vineyard Size:3 ha
- Vine Age (year planted):1960.0
- Fermentation:Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation fully run. Once de-stemming is complete the selected grapes are left to macerate and naturally ferment at a controlled temperature with indigenous yeast for approximately 15 days. After drawing off, natural malolactic fermentation in steel vats always follows.
- Elevage:12 months in 50 hl used oak barrels (Slavonian oak). 12 months in the bottle.
- Winemaker Name:Elisa Trovato
- Total Production:200.0
- Sustainable Practice:Yes
