Alta Mora Etna Rosso Guardiola 2020

A still red wine from Etna DOC, produced by Alta Mora in Sicily. 2020 vintage, 0.75L bottle, 14.5% ABV, 100% Nerello Mascalese. A wine that expresses the power of the volcano through the purity of Nerello Mascalese, a native grape that finds its ideal habitat on Etna. The grapes come from the Guardiola district of Castiglione di Sicilia. Harvested in crates, destemmed and softly pressed, maceration at 28°C for 18-21 days. Malolactic fermentation in wood, followed by aging in large 25hl barrels and tonneaux. The bouquet opens with notes of small red fruits, wild rose, dried violet, and walnut husk, followed by mineral sensations of graphite and brushwood. Peppermint and almond accompany notes of black pepper, cardamom, dark chocolate, and leather. Bright ruby red. Smooth on the palate, with a great and pleasant sense of freshness supported by a satisfying saline component. Dense and velvety tannins. Well-structured persistence.