Eruption 1614 Nerello Mascalese Sicilia DOC Planeta takes its name from the legendary eruption of 1614, which lasted 10 years, the longest of all times, which stopped right on the border of the Sciaranuova vineyards. A strongly evocative name for the Etna Cru based on Nerello Mascalese.
The vines that give life to this wine are located right on the black lands of this flow at 850 meters above sea level. A privileged position, a sandy and lava soil that gives an elegant, fine and balanced style to this special Nerello Mascalese Eruzione 1614 Planeta.
The harvest takes place at the end of October, the grapes, collected in crates of about 16 -17 kg, after destemming, ferment up to 25-26 ° C in steel tanks on the skins for 21 to 35 days, to continue with the fermentation malolactic fermentation always in steel. Aging takes place in 25hl and 36hl oak barrels for 12 months.
Planeta Nerello Mascalese Eruzione 1614 is a red wine that draws the gustatory strength and the extraordinary aromas of officinal herb incense, hibiscus and wild fennel from lava sands. Refined, like the great mountain reds, but at latitudes close to Africa. The tannins are compact and elegant. The sweetness and generosity of berries and currant mixes with the scents of incense and beeswax, a slight almost salty touch invites a return to the glass.
Eruzione 1614 is a wine whose character can allow very bold combinations with dishes of the same character. Game, truffle dishes, rock fish also with complex sauces, cheeses and cured meats.
