Grape variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese, from a single contrada (cru).
Grape origin: Vineyards located on the north-eastern slope of Etna, between Passopisciaro and the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), at an altitude of 600 m.
Soil type: The vines are trained as bush vines (alberello), with a planting density of between 6,000 and 10,000 vines per hectare.
Winemaking: Grapes hand-harvested in the second half of October. Traditional fermentation in large truncated-cone oak vats. Long maceration on the skins.
Aging: The wine matures for 24 months in large 42-hl oak casks, with spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
In the glass: Pale yet luminous ruby red. On the nose it expresses complex, deep aromas, with notes of red fruits, blood-orange citrus, fine spices and subtle mineral nuances. On the palate it is structured and enveloping, with dense, elegant tannins, good freshness and a long finish that reflects the complexity of the Etna terroir. Arcurìa gives us a wine that marries lightness with complexity.
