Etna Rosso Contrada Arrigo (2021) - Neri Vini
The Arrigo contrada, on the northern slope of Etna, is known for producing high-quality wines thanks to its particular soil and climate conditions and the composition of its volcanic soil.
Etna Rosso Contrada Arrigo (2021) - Neri Vini
Type: Red Wine
Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC
Grape variety: Nerello Mascalese
Vintage: 2021
Winery: Neri Vini
Alcohol: 14
The appellation: Etna Rosso DOC
Etna Rosso DOC is one of the most fascinating and prestigious appellations in Italian winegrowing. The wines of this appellation are produced exclusively on the slopes of Mount Etna, in Sicily, one of the most unique terroirs in the world. Marked by extraordinary elegance, finesse and pronounced minerality, Etna Rosso DOC wines are reds of great personality, able to combine tradition and modernity.
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Who makes it: Neri Vini
Neri Vini is a wine estate rooted in the heart of Umbria, a region with a great winemaking heritage. The winery is devoted to bringing out the value of native grape varieties, in particular Sagrantino di Montefalco, making wines that express the authentic character of the area. Through careful vineyard management and modern winemaking techniques, Neri Vini aims to combine tradition and innovation, respecting biodiversity and producing high-quality labels.
Find out more about Neri ViniThe vine of Etna Rosso Contrada Arrigo
Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese is one of the most important and representative black grape varieties of Sicily, and in particular of the volcanic territories of Etna. Known for its extraordinary elegance and its ability to reflect the terroir, Nerello Mascalese is considered the emblematic variety of the wines of Etna DOC, where it is often vinified as a single variety or blended with Nerello Cappuccio.
Find out moreEtna Rosso Contrada Arrigo: the area
Etna
The Etna wine area is one of the most fascinating and prestigious in Italy, lying on the slopes of Europe's highest active volcano, Etna, in Sicily. This extraordinary territory is known for its wines of great elegance, complexity and strong link with the volcanic terroir. In recent years, Etna DOC wines have become a byword for excellence, attracting the attention of enthusiasts and critics worldwide.
Find out more about EtnaClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Mid Altitude (500-800 m above sea level)
Soil: Volcanic
Geographical setting: Volcano and far from the sea
Profile of Etna Rosso Contrada Arrigo
Primary aromas: Notes of lavender and rose flowers
Secondary aromas: Hints of crunchy sour cherry
Tertiary aromas: Woody spices
Tasting notes: Silky attack, with fruity sweetness at the core, fine tannins and harmonious length
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Medium body with an elegant structure |
| Acidity | Medium, it gives freshness to the wine |
| Tannin | Fine and well integrated |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Long |
| Colour | Bright ruby red with garnet reflections |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Etna Rosso Contrada Arrigo
Traditional red winemaking
Traditional red winemaking is a classic technique used for the production of structured, complex red wines. This method is based on prolonged contact between must and skins during alcoholic fermentation, allowing the extraction of colour, tannins and aromatic compounds from the grapes. It is a technique deeply rooted in winemaking tradition and adaptable to a wide range of grape varieties, from native varieties to the best-known international ones.
Find out moreAlcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts
Fermentation with selected yeasts is a winemaking technique that uses specific yeast strains chosen to start and control alcoholic fermentation. This practice ensures a stable and predictable fermentation, allowing producers to obtain wines with well-defined aromatic and flavour profiles.
Find out moreShort maceration (6-8 days)
Short maceration (6-8 days) is a winemaking technique used to obtain wines that are fresher, fruitier and with a softer tannic structure than those from longer macerations. This method is particularly used for producing light, young red wines, rosés and some macerated whites, allowing a controlled extraction of colour, aromas and tannins without weighing down the profile of the wine.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Etna Rosso Contrada Arrigo
In cask
Ageing in large casks is one of the oldest and most significant winemaking techniques for maturing wine. It consists in leaving the wine to rest in large wooden casks, generally Slavonian or French oak, for a period that can range from a few months up to several years. Unlike barriques, casks have a greater capacity (from 5 to 50 hectolitres or more), offering gentle, slow micro-oxygenation. This allows gradual maturation, enhancing the structure and keeping the fruit intact, without the wood dominating the aromatic profile.
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