Sicilia
Girolamo Russo
Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso DOC 2021
Intense Ruby Red
Extremely complex bouquet of blackberry, currant and morello cherry, perfectly complemented by hints of Mediterranean herbs.
Ample, of considerable elegance, supported by a vein of acidity that makes it fresh and vibrant, with excellent structure and remarkable persistence on the palate.
CRU: Calderara Sottana
SOIL: Volcanic, sandy, rich in minerals
GRAPES AGE: About 50 years
ALTITUDE: 500m above sea level
HARVEST PERIOD: Last week of October
AGEING: 18 months in Tonneaux
AGEING IN BOTTLE: Minimum 6 months
$145.00 750 ml
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REGION | Sicilia |
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WINEMAKERS | Girolamo Russo |
GRAPE VARIETY | Nerello Mascalese with small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio |
AWARDS | 92/100 Wine Spectator, 93/100 James Suckling, Grower of the Year for Gambero Rosso 2012, 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso (Vintage 2012) |
CELLARING | Long aging potential |
WINE STYLE | dry, medium bodied. ORGANIC certified wine; Biologico UE. |
VINTAGE | 2021 |