Etna Rosso DOC - Roccianera - Montedolce 2018

Montedolce

Format: 75 cl

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Technical information
Producer Montedolce
Name Etna Rosso DOC
Variety Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Vintage 2018
Gradation 13.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region Sicily
Production area Etna
Country Italy
Type Red
Aging 12-18 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption 3-7 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses
The Etna Rosso DOC "Roccianera" produced by Montedolce winery is a specimen of rare elegance and strength that reflects the unique terroir of Mount Etna. The harvest year sees a careful selection of grapes, usually predominantly composed of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, native varieties that find their fullest expression on the mineral-rich volcanic soils.

The color of this wine is a deep ruby red, with hues that tend to garnet with aging. On the nose, the Etna Rosso "Roccianera" offers a complex bouquet, with notes of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, and a slight nuance of tobacco and chocolate, deriving from the months spent in oak barrels.

On the palate, the wine is structured and well-balanced. The acidity is lively, typical of Etna wines, which perfectly complements the soft and enveloping tannins. The finish is persistent and leaves a pleasant sensation of freshness, with a return of the spicy and fruity notes detected on the nose.

Ideal for pairing with red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses, the Etna Rosso DOC "Roccianera" is also an excellent companion for an evening of meditation. Its structure and complexity make it a wine that can be enjoyed immediately, but which will evolve magnificently if left to rest in the cellar for a few years.

In conclusion, the Etna Rosso DOC "Roccianera" from Montedolce winery is a wine that speaks the language of its territory, offering those who taste it a sensory experience that is rich and deeply connected to the land of Sicily.
The winery

Montedolce – Winery in Sicilia (Etna)

Discover the story and wines of Montedolce.

Small Etna-based winery owned by Salvatore Grasso, located in the contrada Montedolce (frazione Solicchiata, Castiglione di Sicilia), producing wines closely tied to the Etna territory, such as Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso.
Region: Sicilia (Etna)
Country: Italia
Founded: 2010
Grapes: Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Proprietor: Salvatore Grasso. Location: Contrada Montedolce, hamlet of Solicchiata, municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia. Notable products: Etna Bianco "Gocce di Rugiada" and Etna Rosso. Soil: volcanic, stony terrain and high-altitude terraces. Size: small, family-run operation.
Winery history
The estate lies at the foot of the ancient crater known as Montedolce and is family-run by Salvatore Grasso. Online sources describe it as a local producer tied to the terraced vineyards on Etna’s northern slope, with every stage of work managed directly in the winery and the vineyards by the family.
Production philosophy
The approach described in the sources focuses on enhancing the volcanic terroir: artisanal care in the vineyard and winemaking intended to express freshness, minerality and the identity of the grape varieties typical of the Etna region.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards cultivated on stony, lava-derived soils on the north-facing slopes of Etna, characterized by pronounced diurnal temperature variation and strong ventilation; the area is situated at around 850 meters above sea level and borders the Parco dell'Etna.

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