Barone di Villagrande 2022 Contrada Villagrande, Etna Rosso DOC

Item Number: 22173

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Sub Region: Catania
Appellation/AVA: Etna DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Contrada Villagrande
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): 80% Nerello Mascasele / 20% Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mantellato
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Volcanic soil with basalt stones
Elevation: 700 meters

Tasting Notes: The first thing you perceive is the scent of the volcano, flowers, fruit, and balsamic notes derive from the two years spent in the chestnut barrels. A chestnut barrel made from the estate’s forests near the vines. The feeling on the palate is surprising because the gentle tannin of the wood is associated with an unusual touch of vibrancy.

Terroir Notes: This wine comes from Contrada Villagrande and amplifies the characteristics of the Etna area: freshness, longevity, elegance. Milo is different from other areas of Etna DOC as it is much more influenced by the Mediterranean. The vines receive a constant breeze every day and all day, which keeps humidity and fears of mildew away. Huge diurnal shifts from cold mountain air naturally lower the alcohol while preserving acidity and elegance. Oak and chestnut groves surround the vineyards, creating a microclimate particularly suitable for vine growth and sustainable viticulture. The family has been formally committed to organic farming practices since 1989, well before it was in vogue.

Aging: 500-liter chestnut barrels for 24 months and one year in bottle.