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| Surrounded
by turn-of-the century cottages, our vineyard lies on the North Eastern
slopes of Mount Etna. This area is called Valle Galfina, and at 2,300
feet
above sea level, is the center of the Etna DOC region. This vine
growing
area goes back to antiquity, and the fine art of viticulture has been
handed
down from generation to generation. The Valle Galfina valley with its
volcanic
soil, its particular microclimate and low yields produces very high
quality
wines. The wines of Tenuta Scilio are made exclusively from the
vineyards
of the family estate, cultivated organically, cared for laboriously,
combining
Sicilian traditions of winemaking with the most modern techniques of
vinification. Uncertified Organic Wine (Producer states they do not use artificial fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. While we cannot prove the veracity of this, we also have no reason to believe it is not true.) Tasting notes: Serve chilled, this bright, crisp, delight suggests strawberries and cranberries in the nose and mouth, and is refreshingly dry. |
Region:
Sicily
Classification: Etna Rosato DOC Area of Production: Valle Galfina, Northside of Mount Etna Grapes: 100% Nerello Mascalese Climate: Hilly with noteworthy fluctuations between night and day Soil: Volcanic soil, rich in minerals Altitude: 2300 feet above sea level Production per Acre: 2 tons Average age of vines: 40 years Vinification technique: Brief maceration then temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel. Maturation: Stainless steel Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l Residual Sugar: 1.3 g/l PH: Unknown Alcohol: 13.5% Total Cases Produced: 330 |