Etna Rosso 2017 DOC Contrada Montelaguardia MAGNUM

Fragore Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia MAGNUM

The Fragore Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia MAGNUM by Donnafugata is a wine of strong personality, born to accurately convey the character of Etna and the Nerello Mascalese. It is an elegant and deep red, designed for those seeking a bottle of terroir, complex and long-lived, capable of uniting volcanic energy, aromatic finesse, and significant structure.

Territory and style of the wine

The Etna Rosso DOC designation finds one of its most recognizable expressions in Contrada Montelaguardia, on the northern slope of Etna in Randazzo. Here, the vineyard develops at about 750 meters above sea level on volcanic soils with a sandy texture, rich in minerals and with a good organic content. This context gives the wine tension, verticality, and a marked mineral imprint. The choice of the magnum format further enhances the wine's evolutionary capacity, making it ideal for the cellar of those who love labels to be aged over time.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a bright, light ruby red color, typical of the variety. The olfactory profile is broad and deep, with hints of wild blackberry, currant, and underbrush, accompanied by floral notes of violet, balsamic nuances, and mineral echoes reminiscent of flint. Spicy touches of sweet tobacco and nutmeg also emerge. On the palate, the Fragore Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia MAGNUM shows great elegance, significant tannins, good freshness, and a well-defined structure, supported by remarkable persistence and a savory, mineral finish.

Recommended pairings

This wine pairs naturally with flavorful and structured dishes. It is ideal with legumes, mushrooms, red meats, and stews, but it also expresses well with spicier preparations like Peking duck, beef and pork stews, barbecue ribs, and roasted turkey. Its combination of freshness, tannin, and complexity makes it suitable for cuisines rich in contrasts and recipes with intense flavors.

Serving temperature

Serve the Fragore Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Montelaguardia MAGNUM at 18 °C. In the presence of a young or just opened bottle, a brief passage in a decanter may be useful to enhance the expression of the bouquet and soften the initial impact of the tannins.

Why buy it

Choosing this wine means bringing to the table one of the most refined interpretations of Nerello Mascalese on Etna. It is a bottle that unites territorial identity, elegance, and capacity for evolution, with an ideal profile for important occasions, special dinners, and collections of fine wines. The magnum format adds value, presence, and an even more interesting aging perspective.