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Rosé wines of Etna
Is Etna White or Red? This time we do not want to start a discussion, but to remind that Etna can also be Rosé, with pleasant, fresh and saline wines.
That Etna is now recognized as a wine territory of particular quality is now an established fact: it is no longer a fad. But there is always talk about Etna's Reds, and now, as we have been repeating for some time, importance is beginning to be given to the Whites. What about the Rosés? Of course, they do not reach the heights that other wines from the area reach, but Etna Rosatos can offer interesting cues and are extremely pleasant to drink, with that characteristic saltiness that makes them particularly effective.
The base, of course, is Nerello Mascalese, the typical red grape variety of the Etnean area, where it has been cultivated since time immemorial; the name refers to the County of Mascali, the probable center of origin or at least of spread of the cultivar. The first mentions of a Nerello Mascalese cultivated on the slopes of Etna are from 1839 by Abbot Geremia.
To this Nerello (minimum 80%) as for local reds, 20% Nerello Cappuccio (also known as Nerello Mantellato) may be added. Also permitted is the addition, up to a maximum of 10% of the total, of white, non-aromatic grape varieties, which almost always means Carricante.
The geographical area involved in the production of Rosati is that of the DOC, which takes the form of a semicircle around the volcano, open on the western slope. The nature of the soil is closely linked to the volcanic matrix; the soil was formed mainly by the accumulation and subsequent alteration of various eruptive materials such as ash, sand, lapilli and pumice.
But let's come to the glass and discover some interesting rosés.
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Feudo Cavaliere
Etna Rosato Millemetri 2017
91/100 - € 24,00
100% Nerello Mascalese. Staineless steel on the lees for about 12 months. Pink color with copper hues. Varied aromas of small red fruits, delicate hints of dry flowers and citrus zests. Very fresh taste, nice and balanced body, long and smooth finish with savory notes of citrus.
Tenute Bosco
Etna Rosato Piano dei Daini 2021
91/100 - € 20
100% Nerello Mascalese. Staineless steel on the lees for 4 months. Pale poweder pink color with orange hues. Elegant aromas of ripe small fruits, floral notes and hints of blood orange. Tense and sharp taste, balanced, savory, good acidity. Very long finish.
Torre Mora
Etna Rosato Scalunera 2020
90/100 - € 22
100% Nerello Mascalese. Staineless steel on the lees for 3 months. Pale powder pink color. Elegant aromas of small fruits like raspberries and wild strawberries, delicate notes of cottoncandy and citrusy hints. Sharp and agile taste, savory, long and very pleasant. Very easy to drink.
Barone di Villagrande
Etna Rosato 2021
89/100 - € 16
90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Carricante. Stainless steel for 6 months. Pale onion skin pink color. Delicate aromas of small red fruits and citrusy hints. Agile and dynamic taste, refreshing and savory. Very easy to drink.
Neri
Etna Rosato Contrada Arrigo 2021
88/100 - € 22
100% Nerello Mascalese. Stainless steel only. Pale pink color with orange hues. Delicate aromas of small red fruits, floral hints and orange puffs. Lively, good acidity, agile and fruity in the mouth. Refreshing and easy to drink.
