Animaetnea Animardente Etna DOC 2022
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Italy / Sicily
An irrepressible and seductive force of nature, an expression of a unique terroir. The wine’s name derives precisely from the bowels of the volcano, its incessant activity, the heat and color of the magma. Animardente is a pure nerello mascalese, produced from bush-trained vines rising 2297 feet above sea level, on soils that are sometimes sandy and ashy, sometimes pebbly and gravelly subjected to extreme day/night temperature swings. A seductive, powerful, textural, authentic wine.
Harvest Note
The 2022 red wine harvest in Sicily was characterized by warm temperatures and limited rainfall, leading to lower yields but highly concentrated fruit. Red grape varieties benefited from the dry conditions, developing deep color, rich aromas, and balanced acidity. Winemakers anticipate a high-quality vintage with excellent aging potential due to the intensity and structure of the grapes.
Tasting Note
Light ruby red. Rich and opulent nose, with floral hints of violets, followed by jammy notes of cherries and blackberries, then mentholated tones, spices and dark tobacco taste. powerful and structured, with velvety tannins in balance with but a vibrant, crisp character. Finish of remarkable length and savoriness.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Nerello Mascalese
APPELLATION: Sicily
PH: 3.8
ACIDITY: 6.91 g/l
ABV: 14.5%
Unique Selling Points
- Rich with mineral characteristics that speak to the lava that illuminates Mount Etna
- Soils are enriched with pebbles, gravel and volcanic ashes
- Night/day temperatures vary benefiting the phenolic maturation of the grapes
Contrada Santo Spirito di Passopisciaro is part of a small portfolio of boutique estates owned by wine enthusiast and entrepreneur Antonio Moretti.
