ETNA ROSSO NAVIGABILE | Ayunta
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Vintage : 2020
Grape varieties : Nerello Mascalese, Nerello cappuccio, Alicante
Production area : Sicilia, Italy
Harvest : manual
Vinification : maceration for 12/15 days and fermentation with native yeasts in open vats
Aging : for 12 months in chestnut barrels
Aging : in bottle for 18 months
Bottles produced per year : 4,000
Serving temperature : 16°C
Occasion : dinner with friends, wine lovers
Accompaniment : red meat dishes, barbecue, dishes based on local produce
“NAVIGABILE” in Italian means “capable of being shipped by sail” and was historically how local wine merchants, since the 15th century, used as an appellation for their finest wines.
“Navigabile”, at the time, was supposed to be a wine capable of crossing the sea, to the other side of the world, without loss of quality or perfume. An inestimable value for those times when transport was carried out by sailboats.
In those days there was no technology or chemicals to use, only quality and human skills and experience could help get the best quality wine.
Here is the modern interpretation of these ancient criteria for grape selection and the winemaking process.
THE CELLAR
AYUNTA
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THE CELLAR | Sicily
AYUNTA
Cantina Ayunta is a winery located on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Nestled in a spectacular landscape, it takes advantage of the region's unique volcanic terroir, characterized by mineral-rich soils. Ayunta is dedicated to producing wines that reflect the authentic expression of this exceptional terroir. The vines benefit from a Mediterranean climate, with influences marked by altitude and proximity to the volcano, which makes it possible to produce wines with great finesse and aromatic complexity. The cantina focuses on indigenous grape varieties, such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, seeking to produce wines that tell the story of their unique origin through every sip.
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Focus on local varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, enhancing the region's wine heritage. The wines reflect the unique identity of their terroir, with particular attention paid to the authentic expression of the characteristics of the soil and climate .
The mineral-rich soils from the volcano contribute to the complexity and minerality of the wines. The vineyards benefit from a Mediterranean climate with significant thermal variations due to altitude, which is favorable for viticulture.
A heroic viticulture which guarantees limited production but of absolute quality. Among the different forms of vine farming on Etna, that of small trees is certainly the most distinctive.
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