Description
RED CELLAR TRIO WINE CLUB SELECTION
Representing the fourth generation of family winemakers, Generazione Alessandro is owned and operated three cousins, Benedetto, Anna and—Benedetto, who grew up working in their fathers’ vineyards. Strengthened and inspired by their experience running the family winery, Alessandro di Camporeale—a Tre Bicchieri producer of Catarratto—the trio devised a new project in Etna. The cousins farm about 10 hectares on the Northeast side of the volcano, in two adjacent communes, Castiglione di Sicilia and Linguaglossa. Even though all the vineyards are located on plots of land quite close in proximity to each other, they all have differing microclimates, which profoundly influence the yield of the grapes. All the vines are farmed sustainably.
100% Nerello Mascalese planted in 2016 on the north-east side of Mt. Etna, in Contrada Piano Filici, perched at 640 meters (nearly 2100 ft) above sea level. The grapes were harvested manually, destemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation was approximately 12 days, in truncated conical stainless-steel vats with daily punchdowns. Aged for 12 months, 70% French oak tonneaux and 30% in stainless-steel tanks. Elegant floral notes mingled with red fruit and scorched rock. The palate is well-balanced and showing some nice bottle development and great texture; it shows flavors of dried cherry, cranberry and pomegranate accented with savory herbs and a touch of smoked wood. Beautifully structured with firm, yet approachable tannins juxtaposed with plenty of juicy acidity, making it a pleasure to drink now while speaking future reward with further cellaring.
