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2023 Ayunta Nerello Mascalese Rosso, Etna, Italy
$23.99
100% Nerello Mascalese. Traditional yet easy-going style of red wine, that is once known and called “pista e’mmutta” (Meaning: press it and put in the barrel straight away). The grapes are entirely sourced from the northern slope of Etna, between Passopiscoaro and Randazzo. Altitude at 650-700 meters on volcanic soils. All work in the vineyards is done by hand. Gentle pressing with short carbonic maceration followed by fermentation in a cement vat. Aging in bottles. 500 cs produced.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- Appellation Etna
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Ayunta
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Nerello Mascalese
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Pizza Night, Red Sauce, Fried Food
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Chillable Red
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