{"title":"Nerello Mascalese: Sicily's Volcanic Jewel in Rosé","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cantine-maugeri-etna-rosato-doc-contrada-volpare-2023","title":"Maugeri Etna Rosato DOC Contrada Volpare 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Mascalese grapes grown in sandy decomposed lava soil near Milo (Contrada Volpare), on the east side of Mount Etna. The vines were planted to a single hectare in 2016 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon dry, lava stone wall terraces at about 700 metres above sea level. The grapes are harvested by hand in early October then taken to the cellar and left in the press at low temperature for a couple of hours. The whole bunches are then softly pneumatic-pressed and the must is fermented in French oak tonneaux of 500 litres (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe grapes are harvested only for this rosé, not as a ‘saignée’ from red wine production).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The resulting wine is aged on fine lees for four months in French oak tonneaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“…striking, complex wine, a kaleidoscope of different aromas and flavors including various berries, and hints of citrus-peel and herbs. One of the best rosé wines I’ve drunk from anywhere, generously fruity but also concentrated and electric on the palate; try it with roast chicken or salmon. (Fine dry rosé is a very versatile wine with food, and not just in the summertime.) I would drink this young for freshness, but I imagine it will hold or perhaps even improve in the bottle.”\u003c\/em\u003e Oliver McCrum Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Etna Rosato Contrada Volpare is decidedly spicy and savory with a tinge of nectarine and citrus wafting up from the glass. It displays soft textures and ripe orchard fruits that soothe the senses as hints of candied lemon add liveliness toward the close. This finishes fresh and clean, leaving nuances of apricot to linger on.”\u003c\/em\u003e 91 points - Eric Guido, Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor a deeper dive visit their producer page \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Maugeri Etna Bianco Superiore, La Carta Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lacartawine.com\/cantine-maugeri\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Cantina Maugeri \u003ca title=\"Cantina Maugeri\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/maugeri-etna-bianco-superiore-mineral-white-wine-superstars-from-mount-etna\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cantina Maugeri\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/maugeri-etna-bianco-superiore-mineral-white-wine-superstars-from-mount-etna\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Maugeri-Wines-Landscape.jpg?v=1740357440\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46106247397531,"sku":"23MAUPINK","price":86.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Maugeri-Etna-Rosato-DOC-Contrada-Volpare-2024.jpg?v=1775093167"},{"product_id":"maugeri-etna-rosato-doc-contrada-volpare-2024","title":"Maugeri Etna Rosato DOC Contrada Volpare 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Mascalese grapes grown in sandy decomposed lava soil near Milo (Contrada Volpare), on the east side of Mount Etna. The vines were planted to a single hectare in 2016 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon dry, lava stone wall terraces at about 700 metres above sea level. The grapes are harvested by hand in early October then taken to the cellar and left in the press at low temperature for a couple of hours. The whole bunches are then softly pneumatic-pressed and the must is fermented in French oak tonneaux of 500 litres (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe grapes are harvested only for this rosé, not as a ‘saignée’ from red wine production).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The resulting wine is aged on fine lees for four months in French oak tonneaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“A fragrant rose with a floral profile, a bit of pear candy, white-pepper minerality and small red fruits. Smooth and silky with medium body, it's fresh and savory. Flavors of stone fruits in the finish. Drink now.”\u003c\/em\u003e (2024) 92 points - James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e“…striking, complex wine, a kaleidoscope of different aromas and flavors including various berries, and hints of citrus-peel and herbs. One of the best rosé wines I’ve drunk from anywhere, generously fruity but also concentrated and electric on the palate; try it with roast chicken or salmon. (Fine dry rosé is a very versatile wine with food, and not just in the summertime.) I would drink this young for freshness, but I imagine it will hold or perhaps even improve in the bottle.”\u003c\/em\u003e Oliver McCrum Wines \u0026amp; Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Etna Rosato Contrada Volpare is decidedly spicy and savory with a tinge of nectarine and citrus wafting up from the glass. It displays soft textures and ripe orchard fruits that soothe the senses as hints of candied lemon add liveliness toward the close. This finishes fresh and clean, leaving nuances of apricot to linger on.”\u003c\/em\u003e 91 points - Eric Guido, Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor a deeper dive visit their producer page \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Maugeri Etna Bianco Superiore, La Carta Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lacartawine.com\/cantine-maugeri\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Cantina Maugeri \u003ca title=\"Cantina Maugeri\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/maugeri-etna-bianco-superiore-mineral-white-wine-superstars-from-mount-etna\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cantina Maugeri\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/maugeri-etna-bianco-superiore-mineral-white-wine-superstars-from-mount-etna\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Maugeri-Wines-Landscape.jpg?v=1740357440\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48237047546011,"sku":"24MAUPINK","price":92.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/Maugeri-Etna-Rosato-DOC-Contrada-Volpare-2024.jpg?v=1775093167"},{"product_id":"emiliano-falsini-etna-rosato-doc-feudo-pignatone-sciauro-2024","title":"Emiliano Falsini Etna Rosato DOC Feudo Pignatone 'Sciauro' 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nerello Mascalese organically grown in the contrada of Feudo Pignatone, on the northern slope of Mount Etna at approximately 700 metres above sea level. The grapes come from a three-hectare vineyard with vines ranging from 30 to 100 years old. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out by natural yeasts. Matured for 6 months in barrels and filtered before bottling. The result is a mineral, textured and savoury rose wine with great presence – and one of Italy’s finest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Etna Rosato Feudo Pignatone displays a yellow-golden hue with faint touches of pink. Its airy bouquet entices with a whiff of sweet melon and confectionary spices. It's round and supple with ripe orchard fruits and the slightest tropical tinge toward the close. This leaves nuances of sage and zests of citrus while finishing clean with a lovely inner tension.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 91 points - Eric Guido, Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDiscover more wines from Emiliano Falsini \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/emiliano-falsini\" title=\"Emiliano Falsini\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Carta Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354150219931,"sku":"24FALPINK-E","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/4871\/0536\/files\/2024-Emiliano-Falsini-Etna-Rosato-DOC-Feudo-Pignatone-_Sciauro.jpg?v=1776825691"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mountainandrow.com.au\/collections\/nerello-mascalese-sicilys-volcanic-jewel-in-rose.oembed","provider":"Mountain \u0026 Row","version":"1.0","type":"link"}