November 06, 2019
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Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Paolo Caciogna
Appellation
Etna Rosso DOC
Varieties
Nerello Mascalese
Farming
Organic
Terroir
Magnesium-rich sand and mineral-rich, volcanic ash sand.
Vineyard
100% Nerello Mascalese. Pre-phylloxera rootstock. From 2005, N*Anticchia was the first wine Paolo produced on Etna and is the result of the selection of the best grapes of the three vineyards. The name is a very beautiful word, which means a "little," widely used in the common speaking of the Sicilians. N*Anticchia represents the essence of Paolo's interpretation of Etna and the centenary Nerello Mascalese, the vine Prince of this magical area. The vineyard is in Comune di Castiglione di Sicilia e Randazzo (CT) at 750 meters of elevation, north/northeast facing.
Vinification
Fermentation via selected yeast in stainless steel.
Aging
18 months in French barriques followed by 6 months in bottle prior to release.
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, National, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
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Tasting Note
Rrich in mineral notes thanks to the centuries-old lava torrents from which it comes. It has light fruity notes of strawberry and raspberry. It reveals velvety tannins, elegant, complex and has a persistent aftertaste. It is refined, extremely delicate, characterful and sophisticated. It reaches its best expression between 5 and 15 years of aging.
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