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Alta Quota
Alta Quota
Alta quota is a red wine that holds the boldest of colours. With ruby red and garnet reflections, it boasts a complex, intense aroma, highlighted by spicy, balsamic notes that grant it the most elegant of flavours. Hints of acidity award it an individual marked freshness, that when matched with its dryness, imbue it with a harmonious balance of flavours.Pairings: red meats, roasts, game and aged cheeses.
Name: Alta Quota
Production Area: North Side of Etna, Randazzo (CT).
Climate: mountain climate, characterized by strong temperature variations between day and night.
Type of Soil: sandy volcanic.
Altitude: 900 m
Grapes: Nerello mascalese 100%
Production Yield: 20 quintals.
Age of Vines: 90 years.
Vinification and Ageing: Long Maceration with thermoregulated fermentation of indigenous yeasts.
Colour: Ruby red colour with garnet reflections
Wine Aroma: Complex and intense aroma, with acute balsamic and spicy notes.
Taste: Dry, robust, elegant and harmonious, with a marked note of acidity giving the wine an unmistakable freshness.
Alcoholic Content: 14 % Vol.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 18 – 20 °C