italian wine Red wine wine

Carranco, Contrada Carranco RV Etna Rosso 2019

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Tasted by
Cristina Mercuri

This winery is part of the Farinetti family (owner of the Fontanafredda Piemonte group and Eataly stores). The winemakers highlight the beauty of old vines of Nerello Mascalese by co-fermenting it with a small proportion of Nerello Cappuccio. The use of 50% whole bunch fermentation gives an additional dimension, with a juicy core and balsamic complexity. The wine is then aged in casks for 18 months resulting in more supple, well-integrated tannins. A wine of grace and finesse that is ready to be drunk now but will develop further for five to six years.

Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
14.5%
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Sub-region
Etna DOC
Bottle size
75cl
Grape Varieties
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Cappuccio