Frank Cornelissen (1.5 L) 2024 Susucaru Rosso, Terre Siciliane IGP (Etna)
Item Number: 23718
UPC: None
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Sub Region: Catania
Appellation/AVA: Terre Siciliane IGT
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2024
Grape(s): 85% Nerello Mascalese / Nerello Capuccio, Minella, Allicante Bouschet and Uva Francesa
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 1.5 L
Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Volcanic
The Cornelissen entry-level red wine is a field-blend of mostly Nerello Mascalese (85%) with other local varietals from all our vineyards: Nerello Capuccio, Allicante Boushet, Minnella and Uva Francesa. The Susucaru® Rosso expresses Etna as produced in a more traditional way of blending different contrada’s as well as different varieties to obtain a fragrant, elegant and fluid wine with structure and personality.
Vineyards: Picciolo, Malpasso, Campo Re, Crasà, Piano Daini, Feudo di Mezzo
Vinification: Destemming and light crushing of the grapes
Fermentation: Starts with a “pied-de-cuve” using only indigenous yeasts and skin contact for about 30 days
Aging: In neutral epoxy tanks from 2,500 liters to 7,000 liters
Fining: No
Filtering: Before bottling with cartridges of 3 micron
Sulfites: Values can vary from 15 to 50 mg/l., added or not, depending on the quality of grapes and stability of the wine.