Gulfi
Etna Rosso Reseca 2023
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for about 2 years in French oak tonneaux and is refined for at least 2 years in the bottle. |
- Grape varieties and designation: Controlled Designation of Origin Etna Rosso organic, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio
- High-altitude vineyard: Vigna Poggio located in Randazzo at 800 metres, on sandy volcanic soils
- Vinification and ageing: Prolonged maceration; matured for 2 years in oak and 24 months in bottle
- Profile: Pale ruby red colour; spicy, floral and balsamic notes; mineral taste
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 14–16 °C; ideal with red meats, pulses and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Reseca by Gulfi is an organic wine that expresses the essence of Etna Rosso in Sicily. Made from a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, vinified with a long maceration and matured in oak, it presents an elegant pale ruby red colour. The bouquet offers intense spicy notes, enriched by delicate floral and balsamic nuances, while on the palate it is dry and mineral, supported by a firm tannic structure that defines its solid and harmonious body. It pairs ideally with meat dishes, pulses and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Poggio Vineyard, situated at eight hundred metres above sea level in the municipality of Randazzo, on the northern slope of Mount Etna. The century-old vines sink their roots into volcanic soils, characterised by tuffaceous and sandy components, on lava stone terraces surrounded by chestnut woods. The cool high-altitude climate encourages slow and balanced ripening. The traditional bush vine training system and low yields give the glass a pure expression, marked by a distinctive territorial savouriness.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place at the beginning of autumn. The red winemaking process includes a long maceration on the skins, essential for extracting aromatic complexity, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for about two years in French oak barrels, completing its evolution with a further twenty-four months of bottle ageing. To appreciate every nuance, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between fourteen and sixteen degrees Celsius.
History and Curiosities
Born from the expertise of oenologist Salvo Foti, Gulfi Reseca is a fine organic wine that embodies the energy of the northern slope of Etna. It comes to life at eight hundred metres above sea level in the Poggio Vineyard, where century-old vines trained as bush vines on lava stone terraces yield a pure and concentrated fruit. After a long maceration on the skins, the wine matures for two years in French oak and rests for an equal period in the bottle. This meticulous care shapes an Etna Rosso DOC with a dry, mineral palate, enhanced by firm tannins and enveloping spicy notes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Salvo Foti
- Bottles produced: 220.000
- Hectares: 40
| Name | Gulfi Etna Rosso Reseca 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Gulfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the expertise of oenologist Salvo Foti, Gulfi Reseca is a fine organic wine that embodies the energy of the northern slope of Etna. It comes to life at eight hundred metres above sea level in the Poggio Vineyard, where century-old vines trained as bush vines on lava stone terraces yield a pure and concentrated fruit. After a long maceration on the skins, the wine matures for two years in French oak and rests for an equal period in the bottle. This meticulous care shapes an Etna Rosso DOC with a dry, mineral palate, enhanced by firm tannins and enveloping spicy notes. |
| Origin | Vigna Poggio, Monte la Guardia hamlet, municipality of Randazzo, northern slope of Mount Etna (Sicily, Italy) |
| Climate | Cool and breezy |
| Soil composition | Volcanic, tuffaceous and sandy |
| Cultivation system | Alberello |
| Plants per hectare | 10,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 60 q/ha |
| Harvest | Between the first and second week of October |
| Production technique | Red wine vinification with long maceration on the skins |
| Wine making | The grapes, harvested between the first and second week of October, are vinified using the red method with a long maceration of the must with the skins; after malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for about 2 years in French oak tonneaux (500 litres) and is further refined for 24 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for about 2 years in French oak tonneaux and is refined for at least 2 years in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |