Etna Rosso DOC "Le Sabbie dell'Etna" 2022 - Firriato

A red wine from Sicily, made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio from Firriato's Cavanera Etnea estate. The soil is volcanic sand rich in nutrients. Vinification takes place in steel, with four months' ageing in bottle. It is suited to red meat and game dishes, and is suggested with duck breast in redcurrant sauce. Bright ruby with violet hues. The nose is elegant, opening with mineral notes followed by blackcurrant, blueberry, plum jam, black cherry, liquorice, pepper and faded violet. On the palate it is energetic and juicy, with fine tannins and good warmth contributing to a masterful balance.