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Ghiaia Nera

The result of the interaction between Nerello Mascalese and Etna’s volcanic soils, this wine is conceived on terraces surrounded by chestnut and downy oak groves in a richly biodiverse area. Soft tannins, good freshness and drinkability. Aged in noninvasive large Slavonian oak barrels, just as Nerello Mascalese requires.

VINEYARD

A blend of all the Nerello Mascalese grapes courced from the various Contrade of the Tenuta Tascante located on the North Etnean slope between the towns of Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia.

SOIL

Of volcanic origin with formations from different eras.

Characteristics

  • 1. Flavor intensity
  • 2. Body
  • 3. Tannin
  • 4. Acidity
  • 5. Alcohol

Dettagli

As a certified B Corp, we are proud to be part of a global movement of companies committed to upholding high standards of social and environmental impact.
As members of Sostain, we join an association of winemakers dedicated to the sustainable development of Sicily.
We are part of a select group of winemakers, ambassadors of sustainability, who have demonstrated extraordinary efforts in practicing environmentally friendly viticulture in the face of evolving climate challenges.

Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Appellation: Red – Etna DOC
Vineyards: northern slope of the Etna volcano – Contrada Sciaranuova, Piano Dario, Rampante, Catania – Sicily
Soil: terraces on volcanic sediment
Year planted: 2004/2007
Elevation: 600 m.a.s.l.
Exposure: north
Training system: espalier
Pruning system: spur-pruned cordon
Vines per ha: 4,500
Yield per ha: 50 ql on average
Harvest period: October 08th – 21th, 2021
Climate trends: dry and mild winter, from a cool spring with average rainfall. Dry and very hot summer, especially in the months from June to August.
Fermentation: traditional for reds with maceration
Fermentation temperature: 25/30°C
Duration of fermentation: 6 days
Malolactic fermentation: fully developed
Aging: in 25 hl oak casks for 12 months
Alcohol content: 13% Vol.
Wine analytical data: pH 3.40 – TA 5.79 g/l – RS 0.6 g/l – TE 29.2 g/l
Contains sulphites

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Awards

  • Vintage 2021
    Guide Gambero Rosso
    Award Tre Bicchieri
  • Vintage 2021
    Guide James Suckling
    Award 92/100
  • Vintage 2020
    Guide James Suckling
    Award 94/100
  • Vintage 2019
    Guide James Suckling
    Award 95/100
  • Vintage 2019
    Guide Robert Parker
    Award 92/100
  • Vintage 2019
    Guide Wine Spectator
    Award 90/100
  • Vintage 2019
    Guide Vinous
    Award 91/100
  • Vintage 2018
    Guide Wine Enthusiast
    Award 91/100
    Editor’s Choice
  • Vintage 2018
    Guide Robert Parker
    Award 91/100
    Editor’s Choice
  • Vintage 2020
    Guide Wine Enthusiast
    Award 91/100
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