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1200 meters

Contrada / Cru: Cielo (Sky) and Nave (Ship) - Cannonau 100% (Spanish Grenache) - 2018

The ruby red color is elegant. The olfactory impact is attractive and visceral. Representative of  the Etnean terroir are the ferrous notes of anchovy. Fruity nuances of blackberries and pomegranates   are accompanied by sensations of roasted chestnuts.

A decisive, delicate and expressive mouthfeel that tastes of volcanic terroir. The subtle tannic texture along with the entire structure of the wine gives moments of intriguing elegance.

Centenary - Phylloxera

Contrada / Cru: Barbabecchi, Feudo di Mezzo and Nave – 100% Nerello Mascalese – 2018

If you pour the wine into a large glass, an inviting and intense olfactory profile, with aromas unfolding in hints of red fruits, strawberry and blood orange as well as brambles and tobacco, rocks and musk will be perceived at once.

The palate will fully appreciate the intensity, the good concentration and the subtle elegance of the wine, always fresh and balanced. Your perceptions will range from red fruits to dried herbs to end with a lovely earthy sensation.

980 meters

Contrada / Cru: Barbabecchi, Carrana and Monte Dolce – 100% nerello mascalese - 2018

Pronounced notes of black plums and cherries, spearmint, thyme and wild mushrooms.

The sip is fresh and the tannins are soft. A balanced pseudo-caloric sensation makes the drink lovable. Perceivable is the orange zest accompanied by cherries, spearmint and a mineral finish. Characterized by an agile structure and by the mineral identity of such an altitude, the wine tastes of fruit.

760 meters

Contrada / Cru: Sciara Nuova and Taccione - Nerello Mascalese 93% and Nerello Cappuccio 7% - 2018

The aromatic intensity envelops you with sensations of stones and dried berries, outlined by alternating perceptions of anchovy paste and ferrous notes. Perceivable are notes of roasted cherries and chestnuts.

In the mouth the wine is powerful and well structured . The pseudo-caloric sensation brings hints of figs and black fruits, saline notes and a woody finish.

The wine is at its best at least half an hour after opening it.