750ml
Destro ”Sciarake’ ” Etna Rosso DOC
Sciarakè is a fantasy name that reminds of the word “sciara” that in Sicilian dialect means volcanic soil.
Varietal: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC
Production Zone: Mount Etna, Sicily. Altitude 730 mt a.s.l.
Soil: Volcanic rich in minerals
Vinification: Grapes hand-picked. Soft press. Fermentation at controlled temperature and maceration on the skins
Maturation: 18-24 months in stainless steel tanks, plus 5 months in bottle
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Warm ruby red color and sweet fragrances of red fruit. Smooth and silky on the palate with beautiful persistency and gentle tannins.
- Ideal with roasts, game, pasta with rich sauces and pungent cheeses.
Winery Profile
- On the north-east side of Mount Etna, in the area called Montelaguardia, at 2,400 feet above the sea level Destro’s vineyards span about 20 acres benefiting from a volcanic soil rich in minerals and a climate perfect for the production of outstanding “DOC Etna” wines.
- Since 2002 Antonino Destro and his children have been attending to this family business with passion and respect for the land.
- The cultivation is devoted to autochthonous grapes such as Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Mantellato, Carricante and Catarratto. Tradition and innovation are perfectly merged: the original site that dates back to 1897 has been restored and supplied with state-of-the-art equipment that guarantees an impeccable vinification process resulting in robust, full- bodied and harmonious wines.