Bene di Famiglia

Etna Rosso DOC

The most intimate face of our Etna Rosso

Heritage varieties, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio Solicchiata

It comes from the oldest vines on the property, over 90 years old, where, together with Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, ancient heritage varieties are found. It is bottled only when it truly conveys the exceptional character of the vineyard

the name comes from a novel, written by the grandfather of Alberto and Antonio, on the memori, a true Bene di Famiglia. The label portrays the great oak of around 300 years at the centre of the estate. Two stories that meet: that of the family and that of the Dainara.

It ages in first-passage French oak tonneaux for 12 months, then rests for a long time in bottle. It is a deep, collected, important wine. More than a product, a declaration of belonging.

It comes from the oldest vines on the property, over 90 years old, where, together with Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, ancient heritage varieties are found.

It is bottled only when it truly conveys the exceptional character of the vineyard

The name comes from a novel written by the grandfather, Antonino Assennato, and published posthumously. The label portrays the great oak of around 300 years at the centre of the estate. Two stories that meet: that of the family and that of the Dainara.

It ages in first-passage French oak tonneaux for 12 months, then rests for a long time in bottle. It is a deep, collected, important wine. More than a product, a declaration of belonging.

Etna Rosso DOC

Colour: Garnet red tending towards ruby

Classification: Etna Rosso Denominazione di Origine Controllata

Production area: Solicchiata, Castiglione di Sicilia

Grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio with heritage varieties – grapes from an ancient vigna maritata

Soil: sandy loam with presence of skeleton
Training system: Alberello Etneo of at least 80 years

Harvest: manual, around mid-October, depending on the seasonal conditions

Vinification: in steel vats with punch-down device; fermentation at controlled temperatures

Ageing: over 12 months in 700- and 500-litre French oak tonneaux; at least another 12 months in bottle.

Nose: very ripe red fruits such as cherries, morello cherries and plums; hints of cocoa, spices.

Palate: full red fruits and mineral hints; full body; soft and enveloping tannin.

Nerello Mascalese

Nerello Cappuccio and heritage varieties

14 VOL ALC

Etna, Sicily

650 m a.s.l.