ORPHEUS ETNA ROSSO D.O.C. ETNA

APPELLATION OF ORIGIN: D.O.C. Etna ( Certified Organic)

TYPE OF WINE: Red

GRAPE SOURCE: Linguaglossa (CT).

VARIETAL: Nerello Mascalese 80% – Nerello Mantellato 20%

VINEYARD YEAR: 1968.

YIELD PER HECTARE: 35 quintals.

CULTIVATION SYSTEM: Long maceration, temperature controlled fermentation with indigenous yeast.

HARVEST PERIOD: Mid-October

VINIFICATION: Long maceration, temperature controlled fermentation with indigenous yeast.

FERMENTATION TANKS: 10-12 months in oak barrels.

FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 18°C / 20°C.

AGEING: In bottles for 24 months.

BOTTLING PERIOD: End of May.

MACERATION PERIOD:10-12 months in oak barrels.

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% vol.

AGEING CAPAClTY: Moderate

ALTITUDE: 650 meters above se a level.

MICROCLIMATE: Typical of Etna area, with notable difference in temperatures between day and night.

SOIL: Volcanic soil, rich in minerals.

COLOR: Brilliant ruby red.

BOUQUET: An intricate and sensational wine, the result is a profusion of spice and fruit flavours, notably cherry; rich in tannins,

TASTE: A wine with a smooth well balanced and lingering taste.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18 -20°C.

FOOD TO PAIR WITH: Red meat, roasts, game and mature cheeses.