Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso DOC - Firriato

In the glass, Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso from Firriato reveals a dense ruby red color. In the glass, this red wine from Firriato reveals aromas of blackcurrants, mulberries, blueberries and blackberries, complemented by cocoa bean, oriental spices and vanilla. Firriato Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with 2.6 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a high quality wine, this Italian naturally delights with the finest balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. The fruit acidity of Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso is pleasantly rounded, making this wine wonderfully smooth. On the finish, this young wine from the wine-growing region of Sicily impresses with its considerable length. There are again hints of blackcurrant and blackberry. Mineral notes from the volcanic rock and sand-dominated soils are added in the finish.

Vinification of Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso from Firriato

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully powerful Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso cuvée from Firriato are Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mascalese grapes. In Sicily, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of sand and volcanic rock. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled.

Recommendation for Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosso from Firriato

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to

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