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Firriato, Le Sabbie dell'Etna Rosato

CLASSIFICATION:
ETNA DOC

GRAPE VARIETY:
Nerello Mascalese

VINEYARD LOCATION:
Territory of the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) - Contrade: Various districts in the northern area of the volcano

EXPOSURE:
Northern side of the volcano, from 590 to 720 meters above sea level.

SOIL COMPOSITION:
Sandy loam, of volcanic matrix, with high capacity draining

TRAINING SYSTEM:
Counter-espalier

VINES PER HECTARE (EA): From 3.800 to 4.800

YIELD:
70/80 quintals

HARVEST PERIOD:
1st decade of October

HARVEST:
Manual collection in boxes

VINIFICATION METHOD:
Light grape maceration in the press, subsequent soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature

MATURATION:
3 months on the noble lees or “sur lie” in stainless steel tanks with periodic agitation

MATURATION BOTTLE:
At least 3 months

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

SERVING TEMPERATURE:
10°-12°C

COLOUR:
Delicate pink color.

NOSE:
Refined fragrant aroma with hints of raspberry and pomegranate.

PALATE:
Harmonious, with pleasant freshness, mineral with a long and persistent finish.