{"product_id":"terrazze-dell-etna-cratere-2020","title":"Terrazze dell' Etna Cratere 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCratere by Terrazze dell’Etna is a still red wine produced in the heart of the Terre Siciliane region. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines Nerello Mascalese and Petit Verdot grapes, offering an intense ruby colour with elegant violet highlights. On the nose, it opens with aromas of ripe fruit and balsamic notes, enriched by a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic note\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is savoury and dynamic, with a consistent structure that extends the finish. Thanks to its intensity, it enhances \u003cstrong\u003eaged red meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, game and mature cheeses, giving its best when served between sixteen and eighteen degrees, preferably after an hour of decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines take root in the locality of Bocca d’Orzo, in the territory of Randazzo, Sicily. The vineyards are cultivated using the bush and espalier training systems on deep \u003cstrong\u003elava flow soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental geological matrix that gives the sip clear precision and tension. The climate of the area is cool and breezy, characterised by a \u003cstrong\u003esignificant temperature range\u003c\/strong\u003e between day and night. These particular environmental conditions create an \u003cstrong\u003eideal microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for defining the aromatic expression and promoting the balanced development of the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place during the \u003cstrong\u003efirst ten days of October\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the bunches reach optimal ripeness. In the winery, the process involves a \u003cstrong\u003elong and controlled maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins, a decisive step to gradually extract colour and polyphenolic matter. The wine is then aged for six months in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, softening its texture, before completing its journey with twelve months of rest in the bottle. This practice stabilises the structure and ensures the elegant continuity of the sip over time, enhancing the identity of the original fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2008, Terrazze dell’Etna pays tribute to the Sicilian terroir with \u003cstrong\u003eCratere 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e, a red wine born from the volcanic soils of Randazzo in a cool, breezy microclimate. The elegance of \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e (80%) is combined with the intensity of Petit Verdot through a long maceration at controlled temperature. Under the expert guidance of Riccardo Cotarella, the careful \u003cstrong\u003eoak ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e for six months and the subsequent year in bottle give this Terre Siciliane IGT a savoury and dynamic profile, perfect for enhancing the most important occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terrazze dell'Etna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45460546748587,"sku":"57930","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/terrazze-dell-etna-cratere-2020_57930_1_32252c99-e659-425a-8a11-548cbdaaac6f.webp?v=1773778528","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/terrazze-dell-etna-cratere-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}