Monteleone Rumex 2021 Etna Rosso DOC

An Etna Rosso DOC from Monteleone, made from pure Nerello Mascalese harvested by hand in a vineyard in Castiglione di Sicilia at 680 metres above sea level. The vines are over 100 years old, trained in the traditional Etna alberello system, with roots in volcanic soil. Fermentation takes place in small open vats, followed by 12 months' maturation in 500 and 700 litre French oak tonneaux. Bright garnet in the glass, with aromas of small red fruits, orange peel and macerated flowers over an ethereal, balsamic and markedly mineral background. On the palate it is juicy, fresh and typically savoury, with noble tannin. It pairs with meat-based first and second courses, such as beef tagliata and stuffed guinea fowl.