Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Monte Serra, Benanti
Color:
The color is pale ruby with garnet nuances.
Taste:
Palate is dry and medium- to full-bodied, with smoother tannins, and a persistent, harmonious finis
Aroma:
Lofty aromas of red fruits and spices.
Gastronomy:
Versatile wine particularly suitable for red meats, game and aged cheeses.
Interesting Facts
The Nerello Mascalese grape variety grows on the southeastern slope of Mount Etna, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. The average age of the vines is 12 years. The harvest is harvested by hand in late September - early October. After destemming, the berries are placed in stainless steel tanks for 21 days for maceration and fermentation. After this, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, and then in stainless steel vats. Before going on sale, the wine is aged for an additional 10 months in bottles in the winery's cellars.
