Vigneti Vecchio Etna Rosso Crasa Contrada 2016 Color:Red referring to the spiny bushes

referring to the spiny bushes that once surrounded the vineyard

a fine sense of salinity and a very detailed finish

The grapes are from trellised Fairview vineyards planted on decomposed granite soils in Paarl

It's still a tad rigid

Vigneti Vecchio Etna Rosso Crasa Contrada 2016 Color:Red referring to the spiny bushesGrapes sourced from Contrada Crasa All grape varieties are fermented together 15 day skin maceration and primary fermentation in stainless steel tank Light punchdowns and pumpovers during fermentation Must is pressed, followed by malolactic fermentation in 500 L oak barrels Aged 9 months in 500 L oak barrels on lees Racked off lees into stainless steel tank 1 month before bottling Aged in bottle for 8 months Vines planted at 2100 feet above sea level.