Guardiola (Etna Rosso DOC) Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Among the crus of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Guardiola is the one with the most powerful and original character. The high altitude of the vineyards, 800-1000 meters, and the consequent aridity of the soils exacerbate the acidity of the wine and accentuate its tannins. Therefore, it takes longer to relax and express itself.
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Denomination: Etna Rosso D.O.C.
First vintage: 2002
Production area: Guardiola district, municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)
Grapes: 98% Nerello mascalese, 2% Nerello cap
Vineyard area: 1.5 ha
Yield per hectare: 3.5-4.5 tons / ha
Soil: volcanic, mixed of sand, pumice and volcanic ash, with a fair presence of skeleton
Exposure: north side of Etna at 850-900 meters above sea level
Average age of the vines: from 50 to 70 years
Breeding: traditional Etna tree with single stake
Harvest period: second decade of October
Vinification: alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (28-30 ° C)
Aging: spontaneous malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barriques, tonneaux and large casks (10-30 hl) (20% new wood). Bottling after 16-18 months of aging in wood and 1 month of aging in steel
Color: pale ruby with orange reflections
Bouquet: complex, with a balsamic note reminiscent of Mediterranean aromatic herbs
Taste: elegant, balanced, with a pleasant acid-tannic note
Pairings: meats, aged cheeses
Alcoholic degree: 14.5%
Serving temperature: 18-20 ° C
Originally bottled by Tenuta delle Terre Nere - Randazzo (CT) - Sicily - Italy
- Alcohol level
- 14.5%
- Grapes
- Nerello mascalese
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna Rosso DOC
