M�rke: Planeta

Format : 0.75

Gradering : gradazione 14%

Eruzione 1614
Nerello Mascalese
Denomination: Sicilia DOC
100% Nerello Mascalese.
The history of Etna is studded with the historic eruptions which have shaped it. The legendary
one of 1614, lasting ten years and the longest ever recorded, halted right on the border of the
vineyards of Sciaranuova. A strongly evocative name for our Cru dell’Etna based on Nerello
Mascalese. High black lands confer an elegant style, refined and balanced.
FIRST VINTAGE
2010
DISTRICT OF VINEYARD
Castiglione di Sicilia
(Catania)
WINERY
Feudo di Mezzo
VINEYARDS
Sciaranuova and old
vines
VINEYARDS: Pietramarina,Sciaranuova, Feudo di Mezzo.
VARIETY: Nerello Mascalese.
TYPE OF SOIL: The land has a perfect aspect and
position; black with lava sands and due to this is
extraordinarily rich in minerals; surrounded by woods and
more recent lava flows.
ALTITUDE: PIETRAMARINA 510 m. SCIARANUOVA 605 m.
FEUDO DI MEZZO 850 m.
YIELD PER HECTARE: PIETRAMARINA 80 quintals,
SCIARANUOVA 70 quintals, FEUDO DI MEZZO 50
quintals.
TRAINING SYSTEM: PIETRAMARINA Spurred cordon,
SCIARANUOVA Spurred cordon, FEUDO DI MEZZO
alberello.
PLANTING DENSITY: PIETRAMARINA 5,000 vines,
SCIARANUOVA 5,000 vines, FEUDO DI MEZZO 10.000
vines.
HARVESTING PERIOD: PIETRAMARINA 20-30 October,
SCIARANUOVA 29 October, FEUDO DI MEZZO 28
October.
VINIFICATION: the grapes are picked into crates and
immediately refrigerated at 10⁰C, then selected by
hand; after destalking they ferment at 25⁰C in stainless
steel vats, remaining on the skins for 21 days, with short
stirrings; they are pressed softly with the vertical press,
followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel,
the wine thus obtained matures in oak barrels for 12
months.
BOTTLING PERIOD: April.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% vol.
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,30 g/l.
PH: 3,54.
AGING CAPACITY: from 7 to 10 years.
BOTTLE SIZE: 0,75 l.
TASTING NOTES: This 100% Nerello Mascalese from
lava sands presents its tasting strength and extraordinary
aromas of incense and herbs, hibiscus and wild fennel.
A luminous and lyrical wine which recounts without
obstacles the character and refinement of great red
mountain wines but at latitudes not far from Africa. The
tannins of compact texture are extracted with elegance.
The sweetness and generosity of wild fruits and currants
merges with aromas of incense and beeswax and a light
almost salty touch invites one to return to one’s glass.
MATCHING: A wine whose character can allow the most
audacious matchings with dishes of similar character.
Game, dishes with truffles, fish with complex sauces, cheese
and salamis