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Smooth on the palate, freshness and savory balance with velvety tannins.","brand":"Alta Mora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507298594987,"sku":"41832","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/alta-mora-etna-rosso-feudo-di-mezzo-2019_41832_1.jpg?v=1773695786"},{"product_id":"alta-mora-etna-rosso-guardiola-2019","title":"Alta Mora Etna Rosso Guardiola 2019","description":"Still red Etna DOC, 14% ABV, produced by Alta Mora. 100% Nerello Mascalese, 0.75L bottle, 2019 vintage. An Etna Rosso born on the slopes of the volcano, a wine that expresses the strength and elegance of the Sicilian terroir. Since 2013, Alta Mora has brought together the winemaking of five Sicilian districts under a single brand: Pietramarina, Guardiola, Verzella, Feudo di Mezzo, and Solicchiata sull’Etna. All these districts, specifically selected by Alta Mora, share important characteristics: a territory enriched by lava flows and an altitude between 600 and 900 meters, allowing the vines to grow in a unique terroir. Manual harvest in the second ten days of October, maceration at 28 degrees C for 18-21 days. Aged in large 25 hl barrels and tonneaux. A bouquet of red berries, wild rose, wilting violet, and walnut husks unfold, followed by mineral notes of graphite and brushwood. Peppermint and almond complement notes of black pepper, cardamom, dark chocolate, and leather. The palate is smooth, with a great and pleasant sense of freshness supported by a satisfying saline component. Dense and velvety tannins. A well-structured finish.","brand":"Alta Mora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44510050877611,"sku":"46191","price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/alta-mora-etna-rosso-guardiola-2019_46191_1_46c5924c-66de-4a5c-99de-f5ceff25fa32.webp?v=1773713754"},{"product_id":"alta-mora-etna-rosso-feudo-di-mezzo-2020","title":"Alta Mora Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2020","description":"A still, green red, a 2020 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo, 14% ABV, produced by Alta Mora in Sicily. A wine that expresses the power of the volcano through the purity of Nerello Mascalese. Essences of black cherry and plum embrace notes of violet and wild rose, with hints of mint and eucalyptus. Maceration at 28°C for 18-21 days. Aged in large 25hl barrels and tonneaux. Soft on the palate, with freshness and savory balance with velvety tannins. A wine that best expresses Etna's volcanic terroir, perfect for pairing with red meats and Sicilian cuisine.","brand":"Alta Mora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44853880979627,"sku":"54992","price":56.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/alta-mora-etna-rosso-feudo-di-mezzo-2020_54992_1_06458a72-e523-4ced-8c39-14c197f31877.webp?v=1773757018"},{"product_id":"alta-mora-etna-bianco-2024","title":"Alta Mora Etna Bianco 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlta Mora Etna Bianco is a dry white Sicilian wine made exclusively from Carricante grapes. As an expression of the renowned Etna Bianco denomination, it stands out for its taut and elegant profile, characterised by vibrant freshness and a clear \u003cstrong\u003emineral texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet where white flowers, Sicilian citrus fruits such as lemon and orange, apple, and pronounced notes of flint and \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic rock\u003c\/strong\u003e coexist. On the palate, it is savoury and persistent, enriched by hints of hay and aromatic herbs that lead towards a \u003cstrong\u003esaline\u003c\/strong\u003e and vertical finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown on the slopes of the volcano between Milo and Castiglione di Sicilia, at altitudes between 500 and 600 metres. The vineyards, often supported by typical dry-stone walls, sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e shaped by the 1879 lava flow. This terrain, composed of black sands and ash, imparts the Carricante with its typical rigour. The vines, trained on trellises in various districts, benefit from the high-altitude climate that enhances the aromatic quality of the fruit, maintaining \u003cstrong\u003elow yields\u003c\/strong\u003e to promote a strong \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter manual harvesting, vinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e and static decantation of the must. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine rests on the \u003cstrong\u003efine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for four months, finishing its maturation in the bottle within an underground cellar. 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To the eye, it displays a ruby red colour with violet highlights, heralding a bouquet of blackberry, currant and blueberry, enhanced by spicy notes and a distinct \u003cstrong\u003emineral imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is dry and slender, with vibrant freshness. The tannic texture is silky and enveloping, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an ideal companion for grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Sicily, on the northern side of Mount Etna, specifically in the area of Castiglione di Sicilia. The vineyards are rooted in \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, situated at an altitude between six hundred and eight hundred metres. The age of the vines, cultivated using both the espalier and traditional \u003cstrong\u003ealberello\u003c\/strong\u003e methods, encourages a natural balance of yields. 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