Al-Cantara – ‘Lu Veru Piaciri’, Etna – 2022

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An approachable, fresh and fruity wine with red fruit aromas accompanied by delicate notes of cinnamon and wild herbs.

ABV:

14%

Vintage:

2022

Size:

75cl

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Country

Italy

Region

Sicily

Sub-Region

Etna

Producer / Winery

Al-Cantara

Grape Variety

Nerello Mascalese

Style

Red Wine

Winemaker

Salvo Rizzuto

Closure

Other Synthetic

Other Classifications

Suitable for
Vegetarians

Suitable for
Vegans

Contains
Egg

Contains
Milk

Contains
Sulphites

No
Sulphites

Organic
Wine

Biodynamic
Wine

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PRODUCER NOTE:
From the slopes of Mount Etna, one of the most distinctive and coveted wine regions in Europe, Al-Cantàra’s wines reflect the soul of the people and the land. Al-Cantàra takes its name from the river which flows through the municipality of Randazzo where the winery and the vineyards are located. The 15 hectare vineyard is located at 620 metres above sea level. All the operations related to the vineyard are carried out with total respect for the environment. Al Cantàra also means ‘bridge’ in Arabic which emphasises the link with the Sicilian terroir and symbolises the union between wine, art and poetry. Owner Pucci Giuffrida is a devotee of fine poetry and for this reason all of the names of the wines are inspired by the poems by Sicilian authors.

VINEYARD:
The vineyard is situated at an elevation of approximately 620 metres above sea level, where warm days and cool nights encourage a long ripening period concentrating the flavours in the grapes while retaining balancing acidity. The vines are grown in volcanic soils, which are rich in minerals and fossils. The soil is permeable to air and water and is rich in pumice stone and microelements, which allow the plants to produce a complex aromatic profile. The espalier-trained vines are spur pruned. The 10 year old vineyard is cultivated following organic and biodynamic principles and is in conversion to organic status. The organic treatments of sulphur and copper treatments are only used when powdery or downy mildew seriously affect the vineyard. The vine moth is combatted by the use of natural pheromones, which generates confusion in the moth and prevents it from attacking the fruit.

WINEMAKING:
The grapes were carefully selected at harvest and only ripe, healthy fruit was vinified. Fermentation took place on the skins lasting for 10 to 12 days at controlled temperatures of 25°C. Post fermentation maceration lasted for five days extracting colour, flavour and structure, before the wine was pressed off the skins. 50% of the wine was aged in stainless steel for two years; 50% spent one year in barriques and tonneaux, followed by a further year in stainless steel. The wine received a further 12 months bottle ageing prior to release.

TASTING NOTE:
An approachable, fresh and fruity wine with red fruit aromas accompanied by delicate notes of cinnamon and wild herbs.

GRAPE:
Nerello Mascalese 100%.

COUNTRY:
Italy

REGION:
Sicily

SUB-REGION:
Etna

PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.

Description

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PRODUCER NOTE:
From the slopes of Mount Etna, one of the most distinctive and coveted wine regions in Europe, Al-Cantàra’s wines reflect the soul of the people and the land. Al-Cantàra takes its name from the river which flows through the municipality of Randazzo where the winery and the vineyards are located. The 15 hectare vineyard is located at 620 metres above sea level. All the operations related to the vineyard are carried out with total respect for the environment. Al Cantàra also means ‘bridge’ in Arabic which emphasises the link with the Sicilian terroir and symbolises the union between wine, art and poetry. Owner Pucci Giuffrida is a devotee of fine poetry and for this reason all of the names of the wines are inspired by the poems by Sicilian authors.

VINEYARD:
The vineyard is situated at an elevation of approximately 620 metres above sea level, where warm days and cool nights encourage a long ripening period concentrating the flavours in the grapes while retaining balancing acidity. The vines are grown in volcanic soils, which are rich in minerals and fossils. The soil is permeable to air and water and is rich in pumice stone and microelements, which allow the plants to produce a complex aromatic profile. The espalier-trained vines are spur pruned. The 10 year old vineyard is cultivated following organic and biodynamic principles and is in conversion to organic status. The organic treatments of sulphur and copper treatments are only used when powdery or downy mildew seriously affect the vineyard. The vine moth is combatted by the use of natural pheromones, which generates confusion in the moth and prevents it from attacking the fruit.

WINEMAKING:
The grapes were carefully selected at harvest and only ripe, healthy fruit was vinified. Fermentation took place on the skins lasting for 10 to 12 days at controlled temperatures of 25°C. Post fermentation maceration lasted for five days extracting colour, flavour and structure, before the wine was pressed off the skins. 50% of the wine was aged in stainless steel for two years; 50% spent one year in barriques and tonneaux, followed by a further year in stainless steel. The wine received a further 12 months bottle ageing prior to release.

TASTING NOTE:
An approachable, fresh and fruity wine with red fruit aromas accompanied by delicate notes of cinnamon and wild herbs.

GRAPE:
Nerello Mascalese 100%.

COUNTRY:
Italy

REGION:
Sicily

SUB-REGION:
Etna

Additional information

Country

Italy

Region

Sicily

Sub-region

Etna

Producer / Winery

Al-Cantara

Winemaker

Salvo Rizzuto

Style

Red Wine

Vintage

2022

Alcohol % (ABV)

14%

Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied)

B

Residual Sugar

2 g/L

Contains Sulphites

Yes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Milk

No

Eggs

No

Organic

No

Biodynamic

No

Format Available

75cl

Closure

Other Synthetic

Grape Variety

Nerello Mascalese

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