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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose, volcanic mineral, herbs
Palate: cherry, medium tannin, saline mineral, fresh finish
Alta Mora's entry Etna Rosso from the Verzella contrada: one of the most accessible and well-priced Etna Rosso expressions from the north slope, showcasing the Cusumano winemaking clarity.
What it pairs with
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Pizza napoletana with Sicilian mozzarella
Accessible cherry freshness and clean acidity pair well with classic pizza. -
Pasta al pomodoro
Cherry fruit and volcanic herb notes are a natural match for tomato pasta. -
Grilled sausage with herbs
Medium body and fresh mineral character complement grilled Sicilian sausage.
How to serve Alta Mora Etna Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pizza napoletana with Sicilian mozzarella, Pasta al pomodoro, Grilled sausage with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cusumano launched Alta Mora as a dedicated Etna label in 2013, with the Verzella contrada on the north slope as the core estate. The first Alta Mora Etna Rosso was produced in 2014, offering a well-priced entry into Etna DOC from one of Sicily's most experienced producers.
- 2013: Cusumano establishes Alta Mora brand for the Etna estate
- 2014: First Alta Mora Etna Rosso vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Alta Mora by Cusumano (Etna) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 14 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €20-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
Frequently asked about Alta Mora Etna Rosso
What does Alta Mora Etna Rosso taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose, volcanic mineral, herbs. On the palate, cherry, medium tannin, saline mineral, fresh finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral, medium finish. Alta Mora's entry Etna Rosso from the Verzella contrada: one of the most accessible and well-priced Etna Rosso expressions from the north slope, showcasing the Cusumano winemaking clarity.
When should I drink Alta Mora Etna Rosso?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Alta Mora Etna Rosso?
Pizza napoletana with Sicilian mozzarella is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta al pomodoro and Grilled sausage with herbs. Accessible cherry freshness and clean acidity pair well with classic pizza.
What grapes are in Alta Mora Etna Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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