MARCHESA "CRU" Etna Rosso D.O.C. Wiegner BIO Certification: Etna D.O.C. Farming: Organic Grape variety: Nerello Mascalese Planting Year: 2002 Type of soil: Volcanic Altitude: 750 meters above sea level Exposure: North-South and East-West (Contrada Rampante) Pruning: Spurred cordon / Alberello Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation at a controlled temperature Aging: Barrels 18 months - Bottles: 12 months minimum Alcohol: 14 % Vol. (depends on the year) TASTING NOTESColor: Ruby Red with a few garnet reflectionsBouquet: Notes of red fruits, currants, blueberries and blackberries, give this wine an elegant astringency, final spicy noteTaste: The evolution of taste in the mouth is divided into three phases: the initial softness is followed by the noticeable, yet subtle tannin, which is then replaced by a mineral freshness, offered by the volcanic soil. The finish is long and it leaves softness and ripe red fruitsSuggested serving temperature: 14°
