Etna Rosso "Sentiero delle Gerle" DOC Mandrarossa
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Mandrarossa |
| Denomination | Etna Doc |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | CT/6492 |
| Winery headquarter | Cantine Settesoli Mandrarossa - Menfi (AG) - SS, 115 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Pasta all'amatriciana, Caponata, Medium-aged cheeses, Grilled meat, Roast meat, Meet in tomato sauce, Octopus salad |
| Region | Sicily (Italy) |
| Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
| Wine list | Etna |
The Red Etna "Sentiero delle Gerle" of Mandrarossa is a wine made with the native red grape variety Nerello Mascalese. The vineyards are cultivated on the north-east side of the volcano, the cool and ventilated climate, with strong temperature variations, favors a slow and optimal ripening of the grapes. At the end of the harvest , fermentation in steel tanks with a maceration on the skins of a dozen days. The wine then matures for about a year in large French oak barrels of 50 hectoliters.
Etna Rosso "Sentiero delle Gerle" DOC's features
The wine has a garnet red color with bright ruby reflections and gives aromas of small berries, hints of aromatic herbs, delicate spicy and toasted sensations. The mouthfeel is elegant, with a dense and very fine tannic texture, well integrated with a ripe fruit, which accompanies to a fresh and savory finish. A perfect wine for those who love medium-bodied, delicate and refined reds.
Suggested pairings tasting this product of Mandrarossa winery
Excellent with stewed white meats, cold cuts and cold cuts; to try with blue cheeses. Serve at a temperature of 15°C in a fairly large glass.
