COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
PRODUCER
Terrazze dell'Etna
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Carusu Etna Rosso DOC 2021 is a red wine from the Etna Rosso DOC appellation in Sicily, Italy, produced by Terrazze dell'Etna. The wine is named 'Carusu,' meaning 'boy' in Sicilian dialect, reflecting its youthful and vibrant nature. Terrazze dell'Etna was established in 2008 by Nino Bevilacqua, driven by a passion for Sicily and its products, cultivating indigenous grapes on small, terraced plots. The vineyards are situated on the northwest slopes of Mount Etna, at altitudes between 650 and 850 meters, in volcanic soil derived from lava flows. The vines are between 10 and 30 years old. The 2021 vintage was influenced by a cool, ventilated climate with significant diurnal temperature shifts. The wine is vegan-friendly.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown at altitudes of 650-850 meters.
Fact 02
Volcanic soil and lava flow are the foundation.
Fact 03
Vine age ranges from 10 to 30 years.
Fact 04
Classified as Vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Carusu Etna Rosso DOC undergoes long and controlled macerations. Following maceration, the wine is aged for 6 months in wood, with a subsequent minimum of 6 months of bottle aging (some sources suggest up to 24 months). The harvest typically occurs in the second decade of October. The producer's philosophy centers on expressing the unique characteristics of the Etna terroir through indigenous grape varieties cultivated on small, terraced plots.
