Sul Vulcano Rosso Etna Red Wine

With its pale ruby color, Sul Vulcano Rosso 2019 seduces with a bouquet of red fruit (currants and cherries) accompanied by pleasant fresh balsamic mint notes and delicate spicy notes of white pepper.

Donnafugata's Sul Vulcano Rosso is a Sicilian wine produced from Nerello Mascalese grapes. Nerello Mascalese is a black grape variety that grows mainly on soils consisting largely of volcanic sands, in the Etna area. The volcanic soil gives the wine a unique minerality and a vibrant structure.

On the palate, this wine is pleasantly juicy, with well-present and silky tannins, and an elegant finish. Sul Vulcano Rosso is distinguished by an elegant and fresh profile, with silky tannins and a pleasant minerality. The fruit used to produce it is intertwined with floral and spicy notes, creating a complex and harmonious bouquet.

Sul Vulcano Rosso is perfect for accompanying traditional Sicilian dishes, such as first courses with meat sauces, second courses based on red meat and aged cheeses such as Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano. These cheeses have a strong personality that harmonizes perfectly with the robust and tannic flavor of the wine. It also pairs well with structured first courses and gourmet pizzas.

Sul Vulcano Rosso Donnafugata:

• Produced in Sicily, on Etna
• Denomination: Etna Rosso DOC
• Grapes: Nerello Mascalese 100%
• Vineyards: Etna
• Aging: 6 months in steel and 6 months in bottle
• Alcohol content: 13%
• Serving temperature: Ambient 16-18°C
• Pairings: first courses with meat sauces, second courses based on red meat, aged cheeses

Let yourself be conquered by the authentic taste of Etna with Sul Vulcano Rosso. A sip of this volcanic land that will give you an unforgettable sensory experience.