On the slopes of Etna there is a business that produces pure, regional white wines.
On the eastern side, in Milo, and in the northern towns of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo, the business works scrupulously to boost the character of Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
The business is SRC, established in 2012 with just 5,000 square meters of residential or commercial property, an acronym for the 3 creators: Sandra, Rori and Cinzia.
Coming from the approach of “Triple A” white wines, they reveal the best level of acidity and are naturally stabilized.
In the “Triple A” manifesto or “Farmers, Artisans, Artists”, treatments are decreased to a minimum and the principles of regard for the area is highlighted at the greatest levels.
In the cellar the white wine is carefully accompanied by the attention of Rori who, having an excellent understanding of the items at the start of the job thanks to his enthusiasm, produced the white wines following his own impulse.
Spontaneous fermentations and very little intervention on the white wines create sensorial profiles that are often nontransparent and not completely clear.
Etna Bianco, Etna Rosato and Etna Rosso are lavish white wines, which can include the “reader”, who approaches the glass which informs the various subtleties of the area.
The Contrade, on the other hand, reveal a various depth in which the natural memory absolutely fades, leaving space for a clear, unquestionably more technical soul.
The depth of Contrada Sottana is completely apparent in the Rivaggi label; plants of around 80 years of age with North-West direct exposure, offer a definitive and at the exact same time interesting imprint, much like the method of taking a look at the Sun.
Vinified in 15 HL truncated cone barrels with spontaneous fermentation lasting roughly 3 weeks. It is aged for 12 months in 500 L tonneaus.
Following the relative tasting of Contrada Crasà with the fictional name “Alberello” and Contrada Barbabecchi.
2 extremely various white wines explained throughout the conference with terms that fits completely: the very first, a volcanic white wine, the “Vulcano white wine”, the 2nd a mountain white wine.
In truth, elevation plays a crucial function in the expressiveness of the 2 white wines, Alberello, produced by Contrada Crasà, is distinctly hot, reveals a crucial feeling of heat and remembers blood and graphite characteristics.
Vinified in 15 HL cone-shaped oak barrels, it is fermented by native yeasts for roughly 4 weeks. It fine-tunes for 12 months in concrete before being bottled.
Barbabecchi is worthy and hoity-toity, distinctly more tense, fresh and lively, sometimes sharp.
Vinified in little 5 HL barrels, it is fermented by native yeasts and macerated with its skins for roughly 3-4 weeks based upon the qualities of the vintage. Refines for 12 months in 400 L ceramic containers.
The contrast was performed on 2 various vintages and for that reason somewhat unequal, however Barbabecchi’s mindset and tendency for verticality definitely leaves a more incisive memory.
It was an enjoyment to learn more about the residential or commercial property, in its totality, and to dig much deeper into the job which in simply over ten years has actually ended up being at the top of the quality of the white wines produced in the denomination.
Below are the talk about all the white wines tasted:
Red white wines
Manufacturer Denomination Red Wine Vintage Rating Type SRC Etna Rosso Rivaggi 2021 95 Red.
Exact and undamaged in its sensorial profile, it reveals notes of black plums, blackberries, wild myrtle, lemongrass, gardenias, magnolias and guarana. Numerous dried red flowers explain the secondary scene of initial and sincere craftsmanship. Complete body, completely ripe and smooth tannins and a surface that appreciates the product. A mix of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Grenache. Consume now.
SRC Etna Rosso Barbabecchi 2020 95 Red.
Exact and smooth in the sensorial profile it reveals notes of geraniums, combined red flowers, lemon peel, lime, ginger, cumin, coriander and guarana. Medium body, completely smooth tannins and a surface of noteworthy smoothness and stress. Exact and lively, it strikes you quickly. Consume now or age.
SRC Etna Rosso Alberello 2021 92 Red.
Genuinely volcanic and energetic it reveals cloudy and complete notes of graphite, flint, black pepper and bergamot. Complete body, warm and enveloping, with a delicious and genuine surface. Consume now.
Gewurztraminer
Manufacturer Denomination Red Wine Vintage Rating Type SRC Etna Rosso 2020 91 White.
A little nontransparent in sensory profile, it reveals notes of black plums, blackberries, dark chocolate and peppermint. Wild strawberries and linden flowers explain the secondary scene. Medium body, soft tannins with little extraction and a sharp surface of an extremely fresh and acidic nature. Consume now.
SRC Etna Bianco Superiore Rinazzo 2022 91 White.
Opened to the nose it reveals notes of yellow peaches, combined yellow flowers and lots of herbaceous subtleties. The rosemary in the background explains the secondary scene. Medium body, polyphenolic structure and a direct, acidic surface. 7 days of maceration on the skins. Consume now.
SRC Etna Bianco 2022 90 White.
A little pharmaceutical in sensory profile, it reveals notes of combined white flowers, lemongrass, sage, marjoram, talc and fell apart chalk. Medium body, well-relaxed juicy structure and a vibrant and direct surface. Consume now.
Sparkling
Manufacturer Call Red Wine Classic Rating Type SRC Champagne Champagne 2022 91 Sparkling.
Exact and glowing in the sensorial profile, it advises of combined white flowers, grapefruit juice, sliced cedar and vetiver. Medium-full body, fascinating structure of noteworthy charm and a fresh and definitive surface. Consume now.
