Barone di Villagrande 2019 Etna Rosso DOC

Barone di Villagrande 2019 Etna Rosso DOC

Item Number: 17165

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Sub Region: Catania
Appellation/AVA: Etna DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2019
Grape(s): 80% Nerello Mascalese / 20% Nerello Cappuccio
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Volcanic soil with basalt stones
Elevation: 700 meters
Case Production: 2,500

Skin Maceration: 7-10 days
Yeast: Indigenous
Fermentation & Aging: Temperature controlled fermentation for 15 days in stainless steel followed by 1 year in 550-liter chestnut barrels and 10 months in bottle
Filtration: None
Stabilization Agents: None; natural cold tartaric stabilization

Tasting Notes: The nose is full of peppery and dark fruit notes, followed by a delicate floral and fruity palate. It finishes with a dry and slightly tannic mouthfeel. Pair the Barone di Villagrande Etna Rosso with red meat, tuna tagliata, cold cuts, and sweet and sour dishes.

Reviews

  • Vinous
    Rating: 90 (6/23/2022)
    Unique, exotic and hard to pull away from, the 2019 Etna Rosso wafts up from the glass with a dark mix of grilled herbs, ash, musky black currants, dried roses and hints of candle wax. The expression is soft and round at first, yet with a core of sour red berries and citrus to contrast, as brisk acids maintain a fresh persona. This finishes with medium length and lightly structured, with a tart tug of primary concentration that creates a slightly chewy impression. This is far from your easy-going Rosso and could use a short stay in the cellar to soften its contours.