Etna Rosso 2021 DOC - Masseria Setteporte

 The winery Masseria Setteporte is located in a very unique place: on the south-western slope of the Sicilian volcano Etna, in the town of Biancavilla, within the Etna D.O.C. area. 

Here, viticulture dates back to ancient times. The Portale family, owners of Masseria Setteporte, have passed their winemaking tradition down through generations. 

The farm was first modernized by Ferdinando Portale who turned the classic bush trained vineyards into a vertical trellis system, which is more suitable for modern growing techniques. In 2002 Piero Portale decided to carry on his father’s project, taking the farm from its original 12 ha to 27 ha, 16.5 of which are already planted with vines. 

The vineyards are cultivated on terraces facing south, at an altitude between 650 and 800 metres above sea level where the volcanic soil, the high altitudes and the typical Mediterranean climate create a unique habitat for wines which excel in elegance and feature an intriguing aroma profile as well as superb drinkability. 

This Etna Rosso has cherry-red in colour, the nose is deep and complex.

It displays a deeply fruity bouquet of layered red fruit and wild berries. Supple, harmonious, elegant and persistent with lots of texture and mineral expression.

A superb expression of this unique volcanic soil.

Region: Sicily, Italy

Denomination: Etna Rosso DOC

Variety: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio

Color: Red

Vintage: 2021

Alcohol: 13,5%

Size: 0,75L

Farming: Organic

Ageing: 12 m/ French Oak + 6 months bottle

Food paring: Roasted and grilled red meat, aged cheese.