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Mt Etna Rosso Ciauria Pietro Caciorgna
Superb Nerello Mascalese! Full of flavour and character
Pietro Caciorgna Etna Rosso Ciauria is a high-quality red wine that hails from the picturesque Etna region of Sicily. This wine is a proud product of the Caciorgna family, who have been producing wine for generations. The result is a wine that is full-bodied, complex, and bursting with the Flavors of dark cherries, blackberries, and hints of spice. This wine pairs perfectly with hearty pasta dishes, grilled meats, and aged cheeses. The Pietro Caciorgna Etna Rosso Ciauria is a must-try for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts.
First made in the 2009 harvest. Pietro Caciorgna started to produce a simpler Etna Rosso, aimed at being an everyday wine to be enjoyed with family and friends. Highlighting the beauty of the aromas and flavors of the Nerello Mascalese that grows on the slopes of Etna. A wine that, as they say in Sicily, "Ciaurìa" of Etna. A wine that impresses for its disarming simplicity, but not trivial. A magic that is consumed only when an extraordinary grape variety with a unique territory are encountered.
The Caciorgna family owns a total of 20 hectares of parcels. They grow multiple crops and plants on it. It consists of sunflower, corn, fodder for breeding Chianina cattle, and cereals. The family’s plantation of grapevines and production of wine began from here as well. Initially, the developed beverages were solely for use within the family and some acquaintances. However, the scale gradually grew to what it is today. Having made their start in Tuscany they expanded to Sicily after falling in love with the region
Details
Wine Type | Red wine |
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Closure | Natural Cork |
Alc. Vol | 13.5 |
Region | Sicily |
Country | Italy |
Grape Varietal | Nerello Mascalese |
Food Pairings | Pasta, Aged Chees, Grilled Meats |
Oak Length | 6 months |
Oak Type | American Oak |