The Donnafugata company was established in Sicily by the Rallo family, whose passion has managed to raise the profile of Sicilian wine all over the world. Etna Rosso Sul Vulcano is a surprising red, made at 750 metres above sea level, on the verdant slopes of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, as well as a UNESCO site since 2013. With its eruptions, Etna produces accumulations of lava which over the centuries create fertile farming soil on the sides of the volcano. This land is the birthplace of Nerello Mascalese, a native Sicilian red grape variety, which thrives on Etna in particular. Made mainly with Nerello Mascalese, and a small quantity of Nerello Cappuccio, rigorously harvested by hand, with meticulous selection of the bunches, after fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 months in tanks and partly in second and third passage French oak barriques, subsequently maturing in the bottle for 7 months. With a light ruby red colour, Sul Vulcano has hints of currants and wild strawberries with delicate nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg. With a long and balanced length, Sul Vulcano is perfect with red meats but also appetisers and dishes based on aubergines and mushrooms. Also try it with chicken wings and hamburgers.
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