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Frank Cornelissen
Magma
2020
4.2
16500 UAHQPR 0.38Region
Italy › Sicily › Sicilia DOC
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol
15.5%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
1 g/L
Tasting Notes
4.2
This wine presents a fascinating departure from its 2017 counterpart, captivating with its elegance, nuance, and complexity. The perfumed bouquet unfolds with aromas of red flowers, wet asphalt, and raspberry gum, showcasing a refined and alluring profile. The fruit quality is notable, and thanks to being the most fresh and acidic within its range, it achieves an admirable balance. The finish is long-lasting, enriched by powerful yet still green tannins that are seamlessly integrated. This wine stands out as remarkable, though its excellence comes with a price tag that might seem exorbitantly high.
About
Although it's stupid to judge a book by its cover, it's hard to deny that Magma stands out on any shelf. The hand-written name in red paint contrasts nicely with the dark bottle, evoking images of an erupting volcano. One can assume that there is something special inside the bottle.
Magma is the flagship wine of the winery, made from 100% ungrafted Nerello Mascalese grapes sourced from contrada Barbabecchi, which is located between 870 and 910 meters above sea level. The vines are over 100 years old on average.
After the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed, they are fermented using only indigenous yeasts. The wine is then left to ferment with skin contact for approximately 50 days. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 18 months in neutral epoxy tanks of varying sizes ranging from 1500 to 2500 litres.
