'Contrada Rampante' Etna Rosso DOC Pietradolce 2018

Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso DOC is a red wine made by the Sicilian winery Pietradolce . The label is obtained from the exclusive vinification of grapes of the native Nerello Mascalese vine, which are grown in accordance with local tradition at 850 meters above sea level. The chosen method is the sapling system, ideal for protecting the centenary vines from atmospheric agents and allowing them to draw maximum nourishment from the sandy and clayey soils. The harvest with manual selection of the grapes is followed by a very delicate pressing. Vinification then involves alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins, a phase that lasts an average of 18 days. For the refinement, the company focuses on precious large barrels, the French tonneaux, where the wine remains for a year and two months, acquiring complex scents. Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso DOC can be enjoyed immediately, but can give satisfaction even after a few years of rest in the cellar.