Signum Aetnae Etna Rosso Riserva 2014 KIST 3 FLESSEN

Bijzondere eerste uitgave van Firriato, jaargang 2014 van de Etna, topselectie van het  Cavanera wijngoed.

Flesprijs 53,33

Firriato zelf over deze selectie ;

PREPHYLLOXERA VINE AND SYMBOL OF THE ETNA VOLCANO

Signum Aetnae
ROSSO DOC RISERVA 2014
Nerello Mascalese grapes and other relic varieties
In the vineyards of Cavanera Etnea estate, you will admire a rare and precious treasure: a pre-phylloxera vineyard. Long-lived, centenarian plants, which are distinguished by the formation of the trunk, often evolved into concentric circles, coils and twisted arms. Creatures that time has forged bringing them to us, full of history. Etna Riserva Signum Aetnae comes from these centuries-old plants. Signum aetnae is the flagship of Firriato’s Etna production, making Nerello Mascalese grapes and other relic varieties in its vineyard at a straight foot. A pre-phylloxera parcel, whose plants were planted before the arrival of the aphid on the Etna. This precious Etna DOC Riserva comes from vineyards growing according to the traditional system of the alberello Etneo, at 650 meters on the north-eastern side of the volcano, a vineyard dating back to the second half of the ‘800, which testifies to the centuries-old culture of wine on the most active volcano in Europe . This treasure, depending on the year, gives life to about 3,500 bottles, destined to embellish the most prestigious wineries.

150 year old prephilloxera vineyards silently sitll vinegrow enveloped by the austerity of the Etna volcano. They disclose the inner nature of the
volcano, bringing the history of these enchanting darklands in ared glass of pure pleasure.

Complex, wild flowers, red fruits and noble
spices.
Concentrated, well balanced and elegant
at the same time, velvety tannins,
eneveloping on the palate, long-lasting
pleasure.

 Riserva Etna D.O.C.
grapes ; Nerello Mascalese
vineyard ; erritory of Castiglione di Sicilia – Cavanera Etnea Estate
soil ;  Composition loamy – sandy of volcanic origin, highly draining
exposure ; North Eastern side of the Volcano (750 metres above sea level)
training system ;  Alberello Etneo
vines per hectare: 1.500
yield ; (kg per hectare): 50 quintals
harvest : Hand-picking – last part of October
period of fermentation: 18 days
vinificatioen: Fermentation with maceration 10-12 days.
Malolactic fermentation
maturationTronçais oak aged 2 years in the open air. 60% in 700 L barrels
and 40% in 1.300 L barrels over 2 years
maturation in bottle: 18 months
alcohol 14.38 % vol. | PH: 3.50 (average) | TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.80 g/l (average)
1st year production 
vintage production: 3.500 bottles