Winery FirriatoCoste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso from the Winery Firriato
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso of Winery Firriato in the region of Sicily is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso
The Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso of Winery Firriato matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of wild boar stew in burgundy style, pasta with alfredo sauce or marinated leg of lamb with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Firriato's Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso.
Discover the grape variety: Arrufiac
Arrufiac or Arrufiat is an old white grape variety that has existed since the 17th century and is part of the AOC Pacherenc de Vic-Bilh and Côtes-Saint-Mont in the South-West. It gives a wine rich in alcohol with a very characteristic nose. 100 hectares of Arrufiac are currently planted in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Coste Del Vulcano Etna Rosso from Winery Firriato are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Firriato
The Winery Firriato is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 81 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: Tired
Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.
