COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
PRODUCER
Terre dei Miti
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Terre dei Miti ('Lands of Myths') is an artisanal Sicilian wine project dedicated to expressing the rich history, ancient legends, and unique volcanic terroir of Mount Etna. The estate is managed by the Nicosia family, whose winemaking roots in the region stretch back five generations. Based in the high-altitude village of Trecastagni on the eastern slopes of the volcano, the family focuses on sustainable and organic viticulture. This Etna Rosso, designated as 'Il mito di Encelado' (The Myth of Enceladus), is dedicated to the giant of Sicilian mythology who, according to legend, lies buried beneath Mount Etna.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the giant Enceladus, who myth says is buried under Sicily, with Mount Etna's eruptions being his fiery breath.
Fact 02
Grown on the high-altitude slopes of Mount Etna at up to 750 meters above sea level on ancient volcanic soils.
Fact 03
Crafted by the Nicosia family, who have been making wine on the active slopes of Mount Etna for five generations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are grown on high-altitude volcanic soils between 550 and 750 meters above sea level. The fruit is strictly hand-harvested into small crates, typically from mid-to-late October. In the cellar, the juice undergoes skin contact and fermentation for 10 to 15 days at controlled temperatures of 24–26°C. The wine is aged mainly in stainless steel vats, with 50% of the blend spending 5 to 6 months in large French oak tonneaux. The aging process is completed with an additional 6 months of refinement in the bottle before release.
