DBE Etna Rosso - De Bartoli Etna winery

DBE Etna Rosso DOC 2021 Marco De Bartoli wines - DBE Solisciaro estate

De Bartoli's Etna Rosso comes from native Nerello Mascalese grapes in the vineyards of Solisciaro estate, in Castiglione di Sicilia. Here, in the Rampante district, between Solicchiata and Passopisciaro, De Bartoli begins to produce his Etna Rosso DBE with passion and tenacity. The Nerello mascalese grapes grown on the fertile volcanic terroir of the northern side of Etna give this elegant and mineral Etna Rosso, with enveloping aromas. In addition to the exceptional territory, what makes this wine great is the careful attention paid during all phases of production, from the vineyard to the cellar. Thanks to the counter-espalier training system with spurred cordon pruning, a guarantee of sustainable and quality viticulture, and the careful natural vinification only with its own yeasts, Etna rosso DBE by De Bartoli is an emblematic wine of Etna wines.

Denomination: Etna Rosso DOC

Type: Still red wine

Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Vineyards: Solisciaro estate

Production area: northern side of Etna

Altitude: 700-750 m above sea level

Exposure: south

Soil: volcanic sands

Climate: humid, with strong temperature variations between day and night

Vineyard surface area: 1 ha

Average age of the vineyard: over 20 years

Training system: counter-espalier

Type of pruning: spurred cordon

Harvest: manual, in October

Vinification: natural, with only indigenous yeasts

Fermentation: in stainless steel with pumping over and maceration for 10 days at a controlled temperature

Aging: 9 months in second passage oak barrels

Bottle refinement: 9 months

Analytical data of the wine: total acidity 4.50; pH 3.70

Alcohol content: 14.5% vol

Color: intense ruby ​​red

Nose: enveloping bouquet with aromas of ripe berry fruit, spicy nuances and a delicate vanilla aroma

Palate: consistent, warm, soft and dry, with sweet tannins and a good flavor that enhances its persistence

Pairings: excellent red wine with tasty meat dishes, braised meat, roast veal, game, mature cheeses

Chalice: tulip

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Longevity: stored in a cool, humid and dark cellar, in a horizontal position, it evolves well in the bottle

Bottled for De Bartoli Società Agricola Etna Srl - Marsala - Italy