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Etna DOC

Etna DOC

Vulkà Etna Rosato

DOC Etna

Vulkà Etna Rosato is made with Nerello Mascalese grapes. The volcanic origin and the al-titude of the vineyards give this rosé wine a strong minerality, great freshness and a unique style. It is also distinctive for the richness of its floral and fruity aromas.

Grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese 100%

Vineyards: the soil is volcanic, very rich in minerals, at an altitude of 650-750 m above sea level, with good range of temperature between day and night; training system: espalier spurred cordon

Raccolta: by hand into crates, in the first ten days of October

Maceration: the grapes are cold macerated on the skins for 24 hours; after destemming, they are pressed softly

Fermentation: the juice is left to ferment at a controlled temperature of 15-18°C for approximately 20-25 days

Ageing: mainly in stainless steel vats and approximately 3 months in the bottle

Alcohol content: 12,5% vol.

Colour: pale pink with brilliant highlights

Nose: a wide floral and fruity bouquet with notes of rosehip, currants, wild strawberries, pink grapefruit, dehydrated fruit and spices, such as pink pepper

Palate: great freshness and minerality in the mouth with a fruity, harmonious and lingering taste

Food Pairings: very versatile in food pairings, this wine is ideal with cheese, cold cuts, roasted white meat, but also with fish couscous, risotto with shellfish, tuna tartare, stewed swordfish and other tasty seafood dishes typical of Mediter-ranean cuisine

Serving temperature: 12-14°C

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AWARDS & GUIDES

  • Guides

    Vini d’Italia 2021 - Gambero Rosso

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’19

    Due Bicchieri

  • Guides

    Bibenda 2021 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’19

    Tre Grappoli

  • Guides

    Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2021

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’19

    89 points

  • Wine ratings - Wine reviews

    Wine Enthusiast Ranking 2020 Panel Tasting by Kerin O’Keefe

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’19

    88 points

  • Guides

    Guida al Bere Rosa 2020 “Rosa Rosati Rosé” dell’Associazione Vino Rosa Italiano

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’19

    Selected wine

  • Guides

    Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2020

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’18

    88 points

  • Wine ratings - Wine reviews

    The Wine Advocate Robert Parker - Panel Tasting 2019 by Monica Larner

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’18

    87 points

  • Wine competitions

    FALSTAFF Trophy Rosé Wines 19

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’18

    89 points

  • Guides

    Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2019

    Vulkà Etna Rosato ’17

    87 points