Etna Animardente 2014

SANTO SPIRITO DI PASSOPISCIARO

Etna Animardente
2014

$74.11*

* Suggested retail price

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Product code
464610
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Speculative
Status
Store Only
Type of product
Still wine
Country
Italy
Regulated designation
Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC)
Region
Sicily
Appellation
Etna
Varietal(s)
Nerello Mascalese 100 %
Colour
Red
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Contrada Santo Spirito is the latest project from Antonio Moretti Cuseri, the owner of the world class Tenuta Sette Ponti and Podere Orma in Tuscany and Feudo Maccari in Noto, Sicily. Dr. Morretti fell in love with the estate, which is located between Passopisciaro and Randazzo at the foot of Mount Etna, located in the province of Catania which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Italy. The 14 hectare estate is located at 700 metres above sea level and is planted to autochthonous...

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Production notes

100% Nerello Mascalese, an autochthonous variety planted on the Volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, 700 metres above sea level. The, mostly ungrafted, vines are over 60 years old. The combination vine age and volcanic soils give the wine its elegance and a velvety texture. It is full bodied, but has a freshness that is a signature of vines grown at a high altitude. A classic example of Nerello Mascalese.

Tasting notes

100% Nerello Mascalese, an autochthonous variety planted on the Volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, 700 metres above sea level. The, mostly ungrafted, vines are over 60 years old. The combination vine age and volcanic soils give the wine its elegance and a velvety texture. It is full bodied, but has a freshness that is a signature of vines grown at a high altitude. A classic example of Nerello Mascalese.