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Antichi Vinai - Petra Lava - Etna - Rosso
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€31.20 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
Firm and dense, this red delivers rich flavors of blackberry, fig, cocoa, licorice and mineral, set in a thick texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and kept lively by balsamic acidity. Savory, even austere, yet harmonious and complete.
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Provenance
- Type
- Red
- Producer
- Antichi Vinai
- Country
- Italy
- Appellation
- Etna DOC
- Region
- Sicily
Technical
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Rare Red Blend
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 16° - 18° C
- Drinking window
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About this wine
Antichi Vinai is a winery located on the slopes of Mount Etna, in the heart of Sicily. With a long history dating back to the early 1900s, the winery is known for producing some of the finest wines in Italy, including the Petra Lava Etna Rosso. This red wine is made from a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, which are grown on the slopes of Mount Etna. It is aged in oak barrels for 12 months, giving it a complex and rich flavour profile with a deep ruby colour and a bouquet of red fruits, spices, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-structured, with a long and persistent finish.
Antichi Vinai is known for its traditional style of winemaking, which involves using only the finest grapes and allowing the wine to age slowly in oak barrels. This approach results in wines that are rich, complex, and full of character. The Petra Lava Etna Rosso is a perfect example of this style, and it is sure to impress even the most discerning wine connoisseur.
Overall, Antichi Vinai is a winery that is steeped in history and tradition, and its wines are a testament to the skill and dedication of its winemakers. The Petra Lava Etna Rosso is a must-try for anyone who appreciates fine wine, and it is sure to rank highly in Google searches for wines from this producer.
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Producer
Antichi Vinai
Antichi Vinai is a winery based in the Etna DOC region of Sicily, producing red wines from vineyards situated on the slopes of Mount Etna. The producer works within one of Italy's most geologically distinctive wine territories…
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Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and Italy's southernmost wine region, separated from the mainland by the narrow Strait of Messina. The island has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three…
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Etna DOC
Etna DOC is located on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. The appellation was officially established as a Denominazione di Origine Controllata in 1968, making it one of Sicily's older protected designations. Etna's…
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