Tenute Nicosia Etna Rosso DOC Fondo Filara Contrada Monte Gorna - 1359, 2016

Etna wines are renowned for their minerality and “volcanic” nature, and this wine certainly has bags of personality. Aromas of fresh herbs, cut grass and mint precede a relatively light palate with firm acidity, redcurrant and bitter cranberry flavours with supple tannins. Fondo Filara is a tightly wound wine with astringency and freshness. It is a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio. The vineyards lie between 650 and 750 metres on volcanic sandy soils rich in minerals. Grapes were harvested in late October, macerated and fermented before maturing for five to six months in barrels then three to four months in large casks.