Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso DOC - Agricola Ayunta 2019
Agricola AyuntaNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio Etna Rosso DOC 75 cl 2019
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Technical information
- Producer
- Agricola Ayunta
- Name
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Variety
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Vintage
- 2019
- Gradation
- 14.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation with skin maceration
- Aging
- 6-12 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- 2-5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses, typical Sicilian dishes
- Region
- Sicily
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Etna, Sicily
- Type
- Red wine
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On the palate it reveals a pleasant balance between juiciness and precision: flavors of cherry, small berries and a slight herbal note weave together with a saline finish. It’s a versatile wine at the table: it naturally accompanies substantial first courses, white meats and light roasts, as well as mushroom-based preparations or medium-aged cheeses. Serve slightly cool (around 16–18 °C) to catch its freshness; a choice suitable both for everyday drinking and for those seeking understated elegance in a glass.
The winery
Agricola Ayunta
SiciliaItaliaSince 2011
- Grape varieties
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, Catarratto, Minnella Nera, Minnella Bianca, Grenache, Alicante, Francisa
- Località: Contrada Calderara, Randazzo (CT), sui versanti settentrionali dell'Etna.
- Proprietario/conduttore: Filippo Mangione (documentato dalle schede produttore).
- Superficie dichiarata: circa 2.8 ha di vigne storiche ad alta quota (600–700 m).
- Vini: produzione di Etna Rosso/Etna Bianco, vini da Nerello Mascalese e un Metodo Ancestrale rosato.
- Pratiche: vendemmia manuale, fermentazioni spontanee, uso di grandi botti locali e minima intervenzione in cantina.