Alta Mora Guardiola · Etna Rosso DOC 2016

  Cusumano's Alta Mora Guardiola Etna Rosso is an outstanding cuvée from the prestigious Guardiola single vineyard on the northern slope of Mount Etna: the vines are terraced at altitudes between 800 and 1000 meters on volcanic rock, lava, and basalt, benefiting from the cool wind, large day-night temperature fluctuations, and stony soil structure. These conditions allow for slow ripening with a high degree of terroir expression; In the cellar, gentle fermentation and maturation in large wooden barrels give the wine structure and depth without masking the elegance typical of the variety.

In the glass, the wine displays a lively ruby color with a garnet red rim—a visual indication of its mineral origin and sophisticated style. The nose reveals aromas of ripe wild and sour cherries and dark berries, accompanied by delicate herbal and spicy notes such as thyme, allspice, and licorice, as well as a fine smoky-stony minerality that impressively reflects the volcanic terroir. On the palate, the wine presents itself with a fine texture, elegant tannins, and a clear acidity structure, combined with a noticeable length and mineral tension—a great red wine that combines origin and class and is excellent with game, mature cheese, or aged cuisine. - Gerardo [TS10/17]