Alta Mora - 'Guardiola' Etna Rosso 2016

Alta Mora - 'Guardiola' Etna Rosso 2016

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"Fine spices, pepper and bright, blackcurrant and mountain herbs. firm yet fine, an elegantly structured wine, long and sophisticated."

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Alta Mora

The vineyards of Mt Etna,700 to 1200 metres above sea level, were walked of and left idle by many after the second world war as life was just too tough. Now a new breed of dedicated winemakers including Alta Mora are investing in restoring the vineyards, and making incredibly elegant yet intense wines out of Etna's indigenous varieties, in dark volcanic soil.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Nerello Mascalese

Nerello Mascalese is a red grape variety that comes from Italy, It is indigenous to Etna, Sicily, and was first mentioned in the 18th century. It is a child of Sangiovese and Mantonico Bianco. Nerello Mascalese is one of the most important native grape varieties across the vineyards of Sicily. Though it shines as the dominant variety in Etna Rosso blends. Siciliy has 3,985ha devoted to it.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Sicily

Sicily is the island off the south coast of Italy. It is famous for being home to Mt Etna - now a region that is producing some of Sicily's most exciting red and white wines. Overall, Sicily is home to a raft of interesting whites and reds that are light and interesting to fuller in body and age-worthy.