Etna Rosso DOC Fondo Filara

Region: Sicilia


Viticulture

Soil is rich in volcanic minerals. Vines are planted at an altitude of 650 - 750 m.asl.

Vinification

Harvested in mid/late October. After destemming the selected grapes are left to macerate and ferment at a controlled temperature for approximately 10 – 15 days. After racking, malolactic fermentation in steel vats always follows.
Aged in stainless steel vats, 5-6 months in barriques, 3-4 months in large oak casks, and finally 3-4 months in the bottle.

Grape Varieties

Nerello Mascalese 80%, Nerello Cappuccio 20%