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Serra della Contessa (Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio ’14) –


Produced on Mount Serra, the volcanic cone at the lowest altitude on the eastern side of Etna, this mythical Nerello Mascalese from Benanti has made Etna wines famous in the world. Full and harmonious thanks to the refinement in small 225 liter barrels for over a year, this wine is a must try! Its powerful but balanced tannins will make it ideal in combination with roasted meat.


WINE TYPE

Etna Rosso DOC

GRAPE VARIETY

Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio

ALCOHOL CONTENT

14%

BEST WITH

Excellent with red meat, meat based first courses and aged cheeses.

TASTING NOTES

Color: ruby red.

Aroma: fine range of fruity, floral and mineral hints with notes of wildflowers, ripe red fruit, rock, mace and balsamic nuances.

Flavor and texture: warm and enveloping, with a very long persistence with hints of fruit and graphite

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