ETNA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
GRAPE VARIETY
Nerello Mascalese 100%
TASTING NOTES
Discover the Etna Rosato DOC 2024 from Tenute Ballasanti, a wine that captures the vibrant soul of Europe's highest active volcano. Made from Nerello Mascalese grapes grown in century-old bush-trained vineyards at 600 meters above sea level, this rosé is an authentic expression of the Etna terroir. The 2024 vintage is promising, characterized by an ideal climate that allowed the grapes to reach perfect maturity, fully expressing the potential of Nerello Mascalese. The grapes for this wine come from the Chiusitti district in the town of Mascali (CT), a renowned area for its volcanic soils rich in potassium and iron. These soils, combined with the unique altitude and climate of Etna, give the wine a distinctive minerality and unparalleled aromatic complexity. Nerello Mascalese, a native Sicilian grape variety, is the king of Etna. Known for its elegance and ability to reflect the terroir, Nerello Mascalese produces wines of great personality, with intense aromas and a refined structure. Tenute Ballasanti has a family history and passion for Etna: The company was born from Manuela Seminara's passion and has its roots in a family agricultural tradition that spans generations on the slopes of the volcano. The company's philosophy focuses on enhancing the territory and producing wines that are authentic expressions of Etna. Visually, it presents a pale pink color, delicate like onion skin, a prelude to a unique sensory experience. On the nose, it shows a distinctly floral bouquet, with intense notes of strawberry and raspberry that blend into an enveloping and seductive fragrance. In the mouth, it is fresh and pleasantly savory, with a minerality that recalls the volcanic earth from which it originates. A balanced and persistent rosé, perfect for accompanying your special moments. This Etna Rosato DOC 2024 pairs perfectly with tomato-based dishes, such as the typical Sicilian bruschetta with cherry tomatoes and capers, swordfish alla Eoliana, and stuffed sardines.