In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral-Iron finish

Aroma: dark cherry, incense, volcanic ash, dried rose

Palate: cherry-plum, iron, graphite, firm tannin

Alta Mora's premium single-contrada Etna Rosso from the celebrated Guardiola contrada: the estate's most structured and mineral expression from high-altitude old-vine Nerello Mascalese.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb with wild herbs
    Firm tannins and mineral depth pair naturally with the gamey, herb-scented lamb.
  • Braised oxtail with tomato and olives
    The wine's density and graphite character handle the richness of slow-cooked oxtail.
  • Aged Ragusano with black olives
    Firm tannins and iron-mineral intensity are balanced by the salty aged cheese.

History

Alta Mora added a single-contrada Guardiola bottling in 2016 to complement the estate red, drawing on old Nerello Mascalese vines in this celebrated high-altitude contrada. The wine positions Alta Mora alongside the premium single-vineyard Etna Rosso tier at an accessible price point.

  1. 2016 — First Alta Mora Guardiola single-contrada vintage

Facts

Producer
Alta Mora by Cusumano (Etna)
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
Classification
Etna Rosso DOC
Oak
20 months in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
14.0%
Price
€45-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage
First vintage
2016

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin high acid medium body mood bold mood contemplative nerello mascalese occasion cellar occasion special old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium single vineyard still red
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