Eduardo Torres Acosta's Pirrera is an Etna DOC Nerello Mascalese. Ruby red, it offers aromas of red berries, spices, and volcanic minerals. Fresh, savory, and elegant on the palate, with a persistent finish. Aged in oak.
Italy - Sicily, Etna DOC Still Red Wine Nerello Mascalese
Eduardo Torres Acosta Pirrera Nerello Mascalese - 2022 750 ml
43.86 €
Colour
Ruby red, tending to garnet with age.
Bouquet
Intense bouquet of red berries, sweet spices, volcanic mineral notes, and floral and herbaceous nuances.
Taste
Fresh, savory, and vibrant, with an elegant and velvety tannic texture. Well-balanced acidity leads to a long, persistent, typically mineral finish.
Alcohol content
13.5% ABV
Type of glass
Large wine glass, Burgundy or Etna type.
Pairings
Perfect with roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, rich pasta dishes, and mushrooms. Also excellent with grilled tuna or cod.
Refinement
After fermentation, the wine ages in steel tanks, then in large oak barrels (foudres) for 12-18 months, followed by a prolonged period in bottle.
Vinification
Manual harvest, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete or steel vats with skin maceration for about 10-15 days. Gentle pressing.
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