VALLE GALFINA ETNA ROSATO D.O.C. ETNA

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

TYPE OF WINE: Rose

GRAPE SOURCE: Linguaglossa (CT).

VARIETAL: 100% Nerello Macalese.

VINEYARD YEAR: 1998.

YIELD PER HECTARE: 60 quintals.

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

PLANTING DENSITY: 6000 plants per hectare.

HARVEST PERIOD: Mid-October

VINIFICATION: Cryomaceration, the grapes are then soft pressed prior to fermentation at controlled temperature.

FERMENTATION TANKS: Stainless-steel 1.000 liters.

FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 12°C / 14°C.

AGEING: 25 days over skin.

BOTTLING PERIOD: End of May.

MACERATION PERIOD: Refining for 15 days

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% 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.

OLOR: Brilliant pink.

BOUQUET: Intense, rich and fruity.

TASTE: Smooth, structured and well balanced.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12- 14°C.

FOOD TO PAIR WITH: Starters, first courses, fresh cheeses and seafood. Perfect with Sushi and Sashimi.