Donnafugata – Dea Vulcano

Impressions of territory collection: Surprising wines in pure style
The new red from Etna Dea Vulcano 2018 is distinguished by a refined and fragrant
bouquet with intense notes of wild strawberry and floral scents accompanied by delicate
spicy nuances. On the palate it is fresh with well-integrated tannins and a balanced and
succulent finish. A red of great pleasantness!
DENOMINATION: Etna Rosso Doc
GRAPES: Nerello Mascalese, the main red grape variety native of Etna, and a small percentage
of Nerello Cappuccio.
PRODUCTION AREA: eastern Sicily, northern slope of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione
di Sicilia.
TASTING NOTES :light ruby red in color, Dea Vulcano offers a refined bouquet with notes of red fruit (wild
strawberry) and floral hints of violet; delicate tertiary nuances are added including black pepper and sweet tobacco. On
the palate it is fresh and soft with well-integrated tannins and a balanced and succulent finish.
FOOD&WINE: excellent with appetizers (cold cuts and semi-seasoned cheeses) and Mediterranean dishes based on
vegetables or mushrooms; also ideal with meat or legumes. A versatile wine that can also be combined with roast fish as
well as with many dishes of different gastronomic traditions of the world. Serve at 16-18°C.
LONGEVITY: over 5 years