Etna DOC Rosé Wine Grotta dei Lamponi - Nerello Mascalese

100% Nerello Mascalese | Altitude 850m a.s.l. (Nicolosi) | 24h Cold Maceration
🍽️ Taste Intensity: (3/5) | 🎯 Ideal for: Refined aperitifs, pairing with sushi and Margherita pizza.

The Elegance of High-Altitude Nerello Mascalese: Minerality and Freshness from the Heart of the Volcano

Its roots sink 850 meters above sea level into the dark, highly draining sands of Mompeluso, in the territory of Nicolosi. The Grotta dei Lamponi Etna Rosato DOC from the Serafica winery is a liquid tribute to the spectacular lava tubes on the volcano's southern slope, from which it takes its name. Through a rigorous technique that respects the hand-harvested grapes, this rosé captures the pure essence of Nerello Mascalese, delivering a sharp minerality and a shifting bouquet to the glass that recounts the vital force and unmistakable elegance of the "Muntagna."

Analysis of Ingredients and Taste

• 🌱 Extreme Volcanic Terroir: Grown on sandy soils of exclusively volcanic origin with a simple spurred cordon training system (5,200 vines/ha and a controlled yield of 80 q/ha), the vineyard benefits from wide temperature variations that ensure an exceptional aromatic profile.
• 🍇 Unmistakable Aromatic Profile: On the nose, the pale pink color with orange highlights anticipates tempting floral scents and hints of Mediterranean scrub. This is followed by crisp and clear notes of wild strawberries, black cherries, pomegranate, raspberry, and redcurrant.
• 🧑🍳 Technical Vinification: The rigorous 24-hour cold maceration on the skins allows for a delicate extraction of color and aromatic precursors. This is followed by soft pressing, fermentation at a controlled temperature, and aging first in steel and subsequently for 6 months in the bottle.
• 🌋 Balance and Dynamism on the Palate: A sip with a distinctly Mediterranean character. The immediate liveliness of the fruit blends with a marked mineral freshness and slight spicy hints, closing with an elegant sapidity and long persistence.

Product Sheet

🍷 The Ambassador of Taste recommends:

To fully grasp the mineral verticality and delicate aromas of wild strawberry and Mediterranean scrub in this Nerello Mascalese, I recommend serving it at a precise temperature between 11° and 13°C; if you lower the temperature too much, you risk "closing" the olfactory bouquet. For a surprising experience, try it paired with sushi: the volcanic sapidity cleanses the palate and enhances the sweetness of the raw fish. If you prefer true tradition, its fine, acidic structure perfectly balances the tomato and mozzarella in a classic Margherita Pizza.

- Luca Mauro Consoli

Complete the Experience

🛒 Etna DOP Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Ideal for drizzling raw over your Margherita Pizza in combination with the rosé.
🛒 Shelled Sicilian Pistachios: The crunchy and savory snack perfect for accompanying an aperitif with Grotta dei Lamponi.

Quick FAQs

How long can this rosé cellar?
Thanks to the altitude of the vineyards, the acidic backbone, and the marked minerality typical of Nerello Mascalese, the Etna Rosato Serafica can evolve positively in the bottle for 2-3 years from the harvest if stored in ideal conditions.

Is the sulphite content high?
No, oenological data indicate a sulphite content of 80 mg/lt. This is a value significantly lower than the legal maximum limits for rosé wines, demonstrating the care and cleanliness of the winemaking processes.

What You Receive

📦 75cl glass bottle, classic Bordeaux shape, designed to preserve the integrity of the color and aromas over time.

Important Information

• ✅ Certification: Controlled Designation of Origin wine (Etna Rosato DOC).
• 🌡️ Storage: Keep the bottle lying down in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and temperature fluctuations.
• ⚠️ Allergens: Contains Sulphites. Alcohol content 13% Vol. Consumption not recommended during pregnancy.

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