COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
20
GRAPE
Nerello Mascalese, Malvasia, Catarratto, Moscadella
PRODUCER
Frank Cornelissen
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Frank Cornelissen is a pioneer of natural winemaking, established on the active volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. His philosophy is one of extreme non-intervention, seeking to avoid all treatments in the vineyard and cellar to let nature express itself fully. The Susucaru Rosato is a legendary cult wine, a field blend of red and white grapes grown on volcanic soils. It represents a unique, energetic take on rosé that challenges traditional definitions, offering a wild, vibrant expression of Etna's unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Frank Cornelissen, a Belgian former wine merchant, established his Etna estate in 2001 with a vision of zero-intervention winemaking.
Fact 02
Susucaru is a field blend of both red and white grapes, co-fermented to create its signature deep pink, energetic profile.
Fact 03
The estate avoids all vineyard treatments, including copper and sulfur, relying instead on natural biodiversity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Produced from a co-fermentation of local red and white varieties, including Nerello Mascalese, Malvasia, Catarratto, and Moscadella. The grapes are hand-harvested from old vines. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in neutral epoxy tanks, with skin contact lasting around 10 days. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with absolutely no added sulfur dioxide (SO2), preserving the raw energy and purity of the volcanic fruit.
