Etna Rosso DOC is a classification for red wine produced on the island of Sicily in Italy. The wines in this classification must meet the following requirements to be labeled as Etna Rosso DOC:
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Geographical area: The wines must be produced in the eastern areas of the active volcano Etna, which includes the municipalities located near the volcano.
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Grape varieties: The wines must be made from a mixture of at least 50% Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, as well as up to 50% of other local grape varieties such as Alicante, Carricante, Minella Nera, Catarratto, Grecanico or Inzolia.
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Vinification: Wine production must follow certain guidelines, including restrictions on the amount of grapes that can be harvested per year. hectares, and requirements for the minimum strength of the wines.
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Storage: The wines must be stored for a minimum of 6 months before being sold, of which a minimum of 3 months must be in wooden barrels.
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Analytical and sensory properties: The wines must meet certain analytical requirements such as minimum alcohol percentage, acidity and color intensity. They must also have a certain sensory profile, including a particular taste and aroma.
By meeting the above requirements, the wine producers can sell their product under the designation Etna Rosso DOC, which guarantees that the wine meets certain quality requirements and is part of the traditional wine production on Etna.
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