Etna Rosso DOC Riserva Contrada Carranco - Carranco
Etna Rosso DOC Riserva Contrada Carranco - Carranco

Etna Rosso DOC Riserva Contrada Carranco - Carranco 2019

Carranco
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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Carranco
Name Etna Rosso DOC Riserva
Variety Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Vintage 2019
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Region Sicily
Production area Etna
Country Italy
Type Red
Aging Minimum 2 years
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red with garnet reflections
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 10-15 years from harvest
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

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Etna Rosso DOC Riserva Contrada Carranco is born on the fertile slopes of the Etna volcano, a unique terroir where the volcanic soil imparts the Nerello Mascalese grapes with an intense and vibrant minerality. This wine made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes expresses on the nose a complex bouquet of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and light balsamic notes, the result of a long aging process in oak barrels that enrich its structure.



On the palate, the Riserva Contrada Carranco stands out for elegance and finesse: silky tannins and a lively acidity support a full and harmonious body, with a persistent finish that recalls sensations of earth and undergrowth. Perfect to accompany roasted red meats or aged cheeses, it is a wine that tells the strength and refinement of Etna, capable of thrilling every enthusiast with its authentic personality deeply rooted in the territory.
The winery

Carranco (Palmento Carranco) – Winery in Sicilia

Discover the story and wines of Carranco (Palmento Carranco).

An Etna winery established through a collaboration between Borgogno and Tornatore, with vineyards on Etna's northern slope (Contrada Carranco) and production focused on Etna DOC wines made from Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante.
Region: Sicilia
Country: Italia
Founded: 2018
Grapes: Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
A project born from the collaboration between Borgogno and Tornatore. Vineyards located at approximately 500 m above sea level on the northern slope of Mount Etna, in the Contrada Carranco. Production of crus designated "Contrada Carranco" and the "Villa dei Baroni" range. Etna Bianco: 100% Carricante. Etna Rosso: typically made from Nerello Mascalese, with small percentages of Nerello Cappuccio. Use of traditional cellar techniques: red wines undergo fermentation in concrete and are aged in oak casks or barriques; white wines ferment in stainless steel and are also matured in concrete or barriques, depending on the label.
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Winery history
The Carranco project was born from the desire to unite Borgogno's historic expertise and Tornatore's Etna roots. The estate's website notes that the initiative began in 2018. The property also preserves an ancient underground palmento dating back to the 18th century, which has undergone conservation and restoration work.
Production philosophy
The winery declares an approach that combines respect for the territory with local tradition: cultivation of indigenous grape varieties, careful attention to the timing dictated by the volcano, and winemaking rooted in Etna's historical practices. Publicly stated values include attentiveness, gratitude and character.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located on the north side of Mount Etna, around Contrada Carranco at about 500 m above sea level. The soils are volcanic in origin and the vines are also trained as bush vines on terraced slopes.
Awards and recognitions
Scores reported by Falstaff for the estate's wines.

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