Winery Terrazze dell EtnaCratere Sicilia
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Nerello mascalese and the Petit Verdot.
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 Cratere Sicilia from the Winery Terrazze dell Etna
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cratere Sicilia of Winery Terrazze dell Etna in the region of Sicily is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cratere Sicilia of Winery Terrazze dell Etna in the region of Sicily often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cratere Sicilia
Pairings that work perfectly with Cratere Sicilia
Original food and wine pairings with Cratere Sicilia
The Cratere Sicilia of Winery Terrazze dell Etna matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of spanish stew (cocido), the real recipe for carbonara or shoulder of lamb on a bed of potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Terrazze dell Etna's Cratere Sicilia.
Discover the grape variety: Nerello mascalese
Elegant, taut reds with a pale ruby colour (often compared to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo), fine tannins and high acidity, on aromas of red cherry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs, dried flowers, spices, graphite and volcanic mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Etna Rosso DOC, thriving on the black lava flows of the north and east contrade. Also in Faro DOC. Native Sicilian high-altitude grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cratere Sicilia from Winery Terrazze dell Etna are 2017, 2012, 2011, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Terrazze dell Etna
The Winery Terrazze dell Etna is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Sicilia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sicilia
Sunny island with identity-driven wines. Signature Nero d'Avola as red: fleshy and fruity with notes of black cherry, candied plum, Mediterranean herbs, round tannins. Nerello Mascalese on Etna: fine, mineral red, volcanic ash and red fruits. Crunchy Frappato.
The wine region of Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
The word of the wine: Douçâtre
Soft wine with a dominant sweetness at the expense of freshness.
