Lamoresca 2022 Elsa Rosso

Elsa is a blend of 3 different grape varieties on 3 different terroirs. The Nerello Mascalese grows in a very hard and salty clay substrate. The Frappato and Nero d'Avola grow in sandy soil and limestone. Elsa is the heartiest red from Lamoresca, with fine tannic structure leaning more towards an Etna Rosso. A slight spritz and vibrant fruit takes the lead, and then the very fine but broad tannins sneak up in the finish, making this wine a flexible pairing with anything from Sicilian beef involtini to pasta alla norma.

70% Nerello Mascalese, 15% Frappato and 15% Nero d'Avola with 5 days of maceration on the skin in vertical “tini”, without temperature control or added yeasts. The wine rests for an additional year in concrete tanks, followed by two years in the bottle. Minimal added sulfur and no filtering or fining.