Winery AltichieriEtna Rosso
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Etna Rosso from the Winery Altichieri
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Etna Rosso of Winery Altichieri in the region of Sicily is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Etna Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Etna Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Etna Rosso
The Etna Rosso of Winery Altichieri matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), lasagna bolognese or lamb epigram in spicy sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Altichieri's Etna Rosso.
Discover the grape variety: Franc de Haute-Saône
Franc noir de Haute-Saône noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Haute-Saône). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The Franc noir de Haute-Saône black can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Etna Rosso from Winery Altichieri are 2012, 0
Informations about the Winery Altichieri
The Winery Altichieri is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Etna to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Etna
The wine region of Etna is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta delle Terre Nere or the Domaine Gambino Vini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Etna are Nerello mascalese, Carricante and Nero d'Avola, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Etna often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lime or new leather and sometimes also flavors of maraschino cherry, slate or crushed gravel.
The wine region of Sicily
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
The word of the wine: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
