Jeudi 15

Beef, Pasta, Lamb

The grapes for "Jeudi 15" come from a beautiful, two hectare property, located in the contrada Monte LaGuardia, at 800 metres altitude, on the northern slopes of Mt Etna. 90 year alberello (bush) vines of Nerello Mascalese were hand harvested around the middle of October, along with a small percentage (less than 5%) of Nerello Cappuccio and Alicante (Grenache)

After 6 months on fine lees it was transferred to a 20hl old ask cask for another 6 months, before bottling in December 2018 without fining or filtration.

70% of the grapes were de-stemmed by hand into an open, old oak fermenter (30hL). The rest of the grapes were added as whole bunches. Fermentation was conducted by indigenous yeasts. The fermenting must was in contact with the skins for 15 days during which time it was foot trodden several times. The fermenting must was then transferred to a stainless steel tank where it underwent malolactic fermentation spontaneously.

Vino di Anna is a small family owned domain situated high on the north face of Mt Etna, near the village of Solicchiata. Mount Etna is an incredible place to grow vines. The soils are black, fertile and rich in minerals. The volcano is in constant eruption, often sprinkling the vineyards with fresh cinders. The vineyards are located along terraces at high altitudes (600-1200 metres). The climate is extreme making it both an exciting and challenging place to make natural wine.