Santa Maria La Nave – Etna Rosso, Calmarossa – 2020

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An enticing nose of baked red fruits, vanilla and a touch of cinnamon with balsamic and leather notes through to a wonderfully mineral and saline finish.

ABV:

13.5%

Vintage:

2020

Size:

75cl

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Country

Italy

Region

Sicily

Sub-Region

Etna

Producer / Winery

Santa Maria La Nove

Grape Variety

- NA -

Style

Red Wine

Winemaker

Vincenzo Calì

Closure

Natural Cork

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:
This small, authentic boutique winery on Mount Etna, was established by Giuseppe “Peppino” Mulone in 1954. Santa Maria la Nave grows indigenous varieties such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio in an ancient vineyard with rich, fertile volcanic soils. Passion and respect for the unique microclimate, along with artisanal vinification are at the heart of the Santa Maria La Nave project. Produced in small quantities, from dramatic surroundings, these are exquisite, food friendly wines.

VINEYARD:
The 2.5 hectare vineyard lies on the south eastern slopes of Mount Etna, on an ancient vineyard site with a pre-phylloxera heart on the steep slope of an old crater. Planted at approximately 8,000 plants per hectare, in the traditional “alberello Etneo” bush method, the vines produce a very limited yield. The climate is humid, with significant rainfall during winter and spring and strong diurnal temperature fluctuations, encouraging a gradual ripening process resulting in rich flavours, balancing acidity and aromatic complexity. The soils are black volcanic sands and rich in minerals. The vineyard is maintained with the utmost respect for the environment, without the use of pesticides and is in conversion to organic status.

WINEMAKING:
A delicate and non-invasive vinification took place. The gently crushed skins and must were transferred to stainless steel fermenters. Selected indigenous yeasts were added and the temperature was increased to 26°C. Fermentation and maceration lasted for three weeks with pump-overs to obtain the desired level of extraction. After three weeks’ fermentation the lees were drawn off, the wine was racked and it underwent malolactic conversion at 18°C, imparting a softer mouthfeel. The wine was then racked into French oak barrels where it was aged for nine months. The wine was racked, filtered and stabilised. It then received a further six months bottle ageing.

TASTING NOTE:
Complex and enticing aromas of wild cherry and raspberry are complemented by roses and violets, with nuances of cinnamon, cocoa, graphite and liquorice. Full and captivating on the palate with refined and elegant tannins, it is harmoniously balanced and has a rich and enveloping final note.

GRAPE:
Nerello Mascalese 85%, Nerello Cappuccio 15%.

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:
This small, authentic boutique winery on Mount Etna, was established by Giuseppe “Peppino” Mulone in 1954. Santa Maria la Nave grows indigenous varieties such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio in an ancient vineyard with rich, fertile volcanic soils. Passion and respect for the unique microclimate, along with artisanal vinification are at the heart of the Santa Maria La Nave project. Produced in small quantities, from dramatic surroundings, these are exquisite, food friendly wines.

VINEYARD:
The 2.5 hectare vineyard lies on the south eastern slopes of Mount Etna, on an ancient vineyard site with a pre-phylloxera heart on the steep slope of an old crater. Planted at approximately 8,000 plants per hectare, in the traditional “alberello Etneo” bush method, the vines produce a very limited yield. The climate is humid, with significant rainfall during winter and spring and strong diurnal temperature fluctuations, encouraging a gradual ripening process resulting in rich flavours, balancing acidity and aromatic complexity. The soils are black volcanic sands and rich in minerals. The vineyard is maintained with the utmost respect for the environment, without the use of pesticides and is in conversion to organic status.

WINEMAKING:
A delicate and non-invasive vinification took place. The gently crushed skins and must were transferred to stainless steel fermenters. Selected indigenous yeasts were added and the temperature was increased to 26°C. Fermentation and maceration lasted for three weeks with pump-overs to obtain the desired level of extraction. After three weeks’ fermentation the lees were drawn off, the wine was racked and it underwent malolactic conversion at 18°C, imparting a softer mouthfeel. The wine was then racked into French oak barrels where it was aged for nine months. The wine was racked, filtered and stabilised. It then received a further six months bottle ageing.

TASTING NOTE:
Complex and enticing aromas of wild cherry and raspberry are complemented by roses and violets, with nuances of cinnamon, cocoa, graphite and liquorice. Full and captivating on the palate with refined and elegant tannins, it is harmoniously balanced and has a rich and enveloping final note.

GRAPE:
Nerello Mascalese 85%, Nerello Cappuccio 15%.

COUNTRY:
Italy

REGION:
Sicily

SUB-REGION:
Etna

Additional information

Country

Italy

Region

Sicily

Sub-region

Etna

Producer / Winery

Santa Maria La Nove

Winemaker

Vincenzo Calì

Style

Red Wine

Vintage

2020

Alcohol % (ABV)

13.5%

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

C

Format Available

75cl

Closure

Natural Cork

Organic

In Conversion

Vegetarian

Vegan

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