Poesia Etna Rosé Valenti Wines

Poesia Etna rosé DOC organic wine by Valenti cellars

Rosé from Nerello Mascalese, Poesia is one of the Etna DOC wines produced in Passopisciaro. A rosé wine, Poesia is produced by Valenti cellars respecting the vineyards and the territory, respecting the principles of sustainable viticulture. An organic rosé wine from Etna with extraordinary aroma, great freshness and good minerality.

Denomination: Etna rosé DOC

Type: Organic rosé wine

Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Production Area: Contrada Corvo in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia

Altitude: from 600 to 800 m above sea level.

Exposure: North-North East side of Etna

Soil: lava, soft and fertile

Training system: espalier and sapling

Density of vines per ha: from 4600 to 9000 plants

Harvest: manual in mid-October

Vinification: once in the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and left to macerate for 8 hours at low temperature, in contact with the skins. The clarification of the must follows

Fermentation: in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C

Aging: in steel tanks for at least 6 months, in contact with fermentation yeasts to release all the most precious substances, such as polysaccharides and mannoproteins

Bottle refinement: at least 3 months before being marketed

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol

Color: Cadmium pink, similar to the color of the onion veil

Nose: floral, fruity and very mineral bouquet. Aromas of roses, aromas of still unripe peaches, strawberry, morello cherry and raspberry emerge

Palate: refined and persistent. The finish is long and fresh

Pairings: ideal with second courses of roasted fish, tempura, white meats. Excellent rosé for aperitifs with cured meats and cheeses

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Bottled at origin by Cantine Valenti Srl – Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) - Italy