COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
PRODUCER
Terre dei Miti S.r.l.
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, meaning 'Land of Myths', is an estate project managed by the Nicosia family, who have been winemakers in Sicily for five generations. This Etna Rosso pays homage to the Greek myth of Enceladus, the giant buried beneath Mount Etna whose stirrings are said to cause the volcano's eruptions. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards on the eastern and northeastern slopes of Mount Etna, particularly around Trecastagni, this wine captures the unique volcanic terroir and ancient history of the region. The Nicosia family focuses on low-intervention, sustainable viticulture to allow the indigenous grapes to express their extreme environment.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
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 Greek myth says is buried under Etna, causing its eruptions with his breath.
Fact 02
Grown in high-altitude vineyards up to 750 meters above sea level on the active slopes of Mount Etna.
Fact 03
Crafted using the traditional high-density 'Alberello' (bush-trained) vine system.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested in mid-to-late October from high-density, traditional Alberello (bush-trained) and espalier vines planted at 550 to 750 meters above sea level. Fermentation and maceration take place over 10 to 15 days in temperature-controlled vessels at 24 to 26 degrees Celsius. To balance freshness and complexity, 50 percent of the wine is aged for 5 to 6 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux, while the remaining half is kept in stainless steel. The components are then blended and aged for an additional 6 months in the bottle before release.
