italian wine Red wine wine
Terra Costantino, Contrada Blandano Etna Rosso Riserva 2020
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- Tasted by
- Cristina Mercuri
An addition of 10% of Nerello Cappuccio gives a floral quality and colour to this Etna Rosso Riserva from the southern slope. The aspect and altitude (450m) contribute to a more generous and riper version of Etna Rosso. Tannins are smooth and ripe, with dark fruit and a long savoury finish. The use of oak is minimal: the winemaker prefers the use of concrete vessels to enhance the fruit and offer a chalky minerality. A bold but vibrant wine with bright acidity that’s ready to drink now but has ageing potential for at least five to seven more years.
- Drinking Window
- 2023 - 2030
- Colour
- Red
- Wine Style
- Still
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Sub-region
- Etna DOC
- Bottle size
- 75cl
- Grape Varieties
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Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Cappuccio