Nerello Mascalese 'Vigne Vecchie ' Calabretta
'Vigne Vecchie ' Calabretta
Sicily is now one of the best known and most celebrated
Italian wine regions. Different territories, all very
suitable for the production of quality wine. For these
characteristics, there are many indigenous vines that give
prestige to this splendid region. Among the oldest wines, we
certainly mention Marsala, produced with the local Inzolia
and Grillo grapes, Passito di Pantelleria and the Malvasia
delle Lipari.Among the red grapes, we certainly mention Nero
d'Avola, with its spicy varietal notes. The tannic and longlived
Nerello Mascalese, native to Etna and Frappato. Among
the white grapes are Grillo and Inzolia, Cataratto , Zibibbo
and Carricante.
Massimiliano Calabretta, winemaker from Randazzo, a
municipality located in the heart of the most famous volcano
in Italy, has very clear ideas about his territory,
practicing non-invasive agriculture.
The red "Vigne Vecchie" is produced from grapes of Nerello
Mascalese in purity, coming from vines of about 80 years of
age. An absolutely artisanal production, both in numbers and
in production methods. Spontaneous fermentation therefore,
and maceration of the must for 5 days in contact with the
skins with subsequent malolactic fermentation. The refinement
of the liquid takes place in 70 hl oak barrels for about 5
years with alternation to the passage in steel.
The Nerello "Vigne Vecchie" descends into the glass with a
dark ruby red color, of great intensity. Scent intense and
persistent notes of red fruit in alcohol, ethereal hints,
cinnamon, licorice, balsamic and mineral puffs. The sip is
tight and powerful, freshness with integrated tannins and
very long persistence.
Guida dei vini
I greci hanno portato la vite nella penisola italiana che hanno chiamato Enotria ossia "paese del vino". I romani la diffusero nell'Impero,facendo dell'Italia uno dei luoghi cardine di questa cultura.
Si parla appunto di cultura del vino perché le varie pratiche vitivinicole hanno dato al vino significato sociale simbolico e religioso.Quando degustiamo un vino,siamo condizionati anche fattori culturali, ambientali e di stile di vita.In Italia e nell'area Mediterranea il vino assume un valore sacrale nella liturgia cristiana.
Il vino può raccontare la storia, la cultura nelle sue diverse espressioni.In un sorso di vino c’è il lavoro in vigna e in cantina.
Italy is home of a huge array of wines, regions,grapevarieties and wine styles. From the misty, lush rolling hills ofthe north to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, Umbria, theMarche and Abruzzo, to the southern lands of Puglia,Calabria and Basilicata, while not forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. Italy's vineyards are home to more than 2,000 grape varieties, many of which are on thebrink of extinction. The safest and best-known Italiangrapes are Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano and PinotGrigio.When we think of Italian wine two words spring to mind: diversity and tradition. It’s important to understandsomething of the history of excellence from Italy's unique terroirs.
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The short book provides a great deal of history about the culture of Okinawa that enables so many centenarians to live out their lives in Okinawa. This is an ancient diet that has stood the test of time, the proof is self evident in the long lives that many lead in Okinawa.
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