Benanti Etna Rosso 2017 (Italy)

Benanti Etna Rosso 2017 (Italy)French oak Intense Ripe fruit Pleasant acidity Pale, ruby red in colour. Ethereal, intense bouquet with hints of ripe fruit. Balanced, dry, mineral with a pleasant acidity and sapidity, persistent. Nerello Mascalese (c. 80 85%), the indigenous red grape of Mount Etna, sweet and tannic. Nerello Cappuccio (c. 15 20%), a variety grown on the volcano for centuries, sweet and scarcely tannic. Selection of grapes from vineyards located on the northern,

• French oak
• Intense
• Ripe fruit
• Pleasant acidity

Pale, ruby red in colour. Ethereal, intense bouquet with hints of ripe fruit. Balanced, dry, mineral with a pleasant acidity and sapidity, persistent. 

Nerello Mascalese (c.80-85%), the indigenous red grape of Mount Etna, sweet and tannic. Nerello Cappuccio (c.15-20%), a variety grown on the volcano for centuries, sweet and scarcely tannic. Selection of grapes from vineyards located on the northern, south-eastern and south-western slopes of Mount Etna Altitude 450 to 900 m above sea level. 

Grapes are hand picked during October and softly pressed. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of c.25°C in stainless steel vats, with a 20-21 days long maceration, using patented selected indigenous yeasts. About 80% of the wine then matures in stainless steel tanks, while about 20% matures in used French oak barriques for 8-10 months) Refining In the bottle for 2-3 months.

Food Pairing: Red meats, matured cheeses, overall a versatile wine.