Lavico Rosso
2022
Native to the slopes of Mount Etna, Nerello Mascalese takes on different characteristics depending on the area in which it is grown. On the terraces of the Vajasindi Estate, these black grapes give rise to Lavico Etna Rosso, a wine with an elegant structure, partly aged in French oak barrels, fresh and delicately savory.
75 cl
Details
Vintage
The 2022 harvest was marked by a rainy winter and dry spring. In general, the various phenological stages of the vine were slightly ahead of the average in recent years. The summer started very warm and ended with more moderate temperatures.
Harvest
The grapes are hand-picked and transported to the winery in crates using small carts and tractors. The grapes are hand-picked at harvest time. The 2022 harvest took place on 28 September.
Vinification and Ageing
Once the grape bunches are destemmed, the grapes are placed in the fermenting vat and alcoholic fermentation takes place. After a few days, the grape skins are mixed to extract the polyphenols and anthocyanins. The fermentation process lasts for about two weeks, after which the wine remains in contact with the skins for a minimum of five days. This is followed by initial racking in the fermenting vat, after which malolactic fermentation naturally takes place in concrete tanks. After racking off the lees, the wine is aged for a least a year, partly in concrete tanks and partly in new and second-use oak barriques.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
An elegantly pale and lustrous red wine.
The nose reveals notes of red berries, accompanied by balsamic and mineral sensations, which blend with vanilla and spicy notes.
Structured and elegant taste, with a friendly freshness and a delicate salty tang, the tannin presents itself as mature and balanced. Lingering aftertaste on the palate.
It is ideal with grilled and braised red meats and game. Excellent with medium and mature cheeses, it is a perfect accompaniment to flavourful red meat dishes.
Served cool, it also goes superbly with savoury fish dishes.
Analytical details
Alcohol
13,5 %vol.
Total acidity
6,4 g/l
Ph
3,4
