Cottanera 'Feudo di Mezzo' Rosso, Etna, Sicily, Italy

In the 2017 Cottanera 'Feudo di Mezzo' Rosso, the grapes from our esteemed Cru showcase an austere and profound character with autumnal nuances. This wine epitomizes the essence of Etna's unique terroir, delivering a deeply satisfying and long-lived experience. Product Details: Name: Etna DOC Rosso Vintage: 2017 Composition: 100% Nerello Mascalese Alcohol Content: 14% PH: 3.68 Total Acidity: 5.2 g/L Number of Bottles: 7,500 Production Area: Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, Castiglione di Sicilia Altitude: 750-770 meters a.s.l. Average Age of Vines: 25-30 years Yield: 5,000 kg/ha System of Cultivation: Espalier Vine Density: 5,700 - 6,000 plants/ha Soil Type: Lava Winemaking: Harvest: Manual in small crates during 10-20 days into October, with women handpicking grapes directly from the vines. Vinification: Destemming and maceration with skin contact at a controlled temperature of 28°C for about 30 days. Fermentation occurs at 26-28°C with constant pumping over and wine-pressi