{"product_id":"benanti-contrada-caldera-sottana-etna-rosso-italie","title":"Benanti - Contrada Caldera Sottana Etna Rosso - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, the Contrada Calderara Sottana vineyard belongs to the Benanti estate, a pioneer of quality viticulture on this Sicilian volcano. The vines, planted in soils of basaltic sand and gravel from ancient lava flows, benefit from a mountain climate tempered by sea breezes. The high altitude and significant temperature variations promote slow ripening of the grapes, preserving freshness and aromatic finesse. This unique terroir imparts a pronounced mineral character to the wine and remarkable precision of expression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested into crates, then destemmed and gently crushed before alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control and maceration on the skins to extract color and structure. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in tanks. The wine is aged primarily in stainless steel tanks, supplemented by aging in medium-capacity oak barrels, and then refined for several months in the bottle before release, in order to preserve the purity of the fruit and the mineral expression of the Etna terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003estone\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits, complemented by \u003cstrong\u003efloral\u003c\/strong\u003e touches reminiscent of violet and dried rose, as well as \u003cstrong\u003espicy\u003c\/strong\u003e nuances of pepper and licorice, underpinned by a \u003cstrong\u003emineral\u003c\/strong\u003e structure evoking volcanic ash. On the palate, the wine is elegant, driven by lively acidity, fine yet present tannins, and a persistent, taut, and flavorful finish that highlights the freshness and verticality typical of great Etna reds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":56583490863452,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":56583490896220,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/image_5e5c0275-452c-4145-a89e-ceeb8c6af24a.jpg?v=1769595622","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-at\/products\/benanti-contrada-caldera-sottana-etna-rosso-italy","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}