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This pure Nerello Mascalese is a blend from our 3 highest vineyards (Vigne Alte): Tartaraci, Rampante soprana, Barbabecchi. It expresses beautifully the value and precision of the old vines, ungrafted Nerello Mascalese on the high terraces in the Northern valley of Mount Etna. The most Burgundian of all our crus.
Region: Sicily
Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Vineyard: Tartaraci (in Bronte), Barbabecchi and Rampante Soprana (in Barbabecchi), ungrafted vines, 870-1000m above sea level
Soil: volcanic
Average Age of Vines: 90 years
Farming: organic
Harvest: by hand
Winemaking: destemmed, gentle press, 60 day spontaneous fermentation in epoxy tanks with indigenous yeasts
Aging: in epoxy tanks
Fining: none
Filtration: 5 micron cartridges
Added S02: additions vary vintage to vintage
- Frank Cornelissen
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