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Frank Cornelissen
Susucaru
2022
3.8
Region
Italy › Sicily › IGP Terre Siciliane
Type
red · still
Grapes
Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol
14%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
1.5 g/L
Available at
- Wine Bureau#Q9324
Tasting Notes(1)
3.8
Although this wine doesn't boast complexity, its bouquet is undeniably charming, featuring red fruits with subtle hints of red flowers and graphite. On the palate, however, it presents a tannic profile and a noticeable lack of acidity, which lends it a somewhat heavy feel. Additionally, it falls a bit short in terms of persistence, not leaving as lasting an impression as one might hope.
About
Most of the wines made by Frank Cornelissen follow a simple logic of "one vineyard - one wine". But Susucaru, being an entry-level wine, is a field blend of mostly Nerello Mascalese (85%) with other local varietals like Nerello Capuccio, Allicante Boushet, Minnella and Uva Francesa. The grapes are sourced from all vineyards: Picciolo, Malpasso, Campo Re, Crasà, Piano Daini and Feudo di Mezzo. The idea here is to produce a 'generic' image of Etna Rosso.
All the grapes are destemmed and crushed lightly before the "pied-de-cuve" fermentation using only indigenous yeasts and skin contact for about 30 days. The wine is then aged in neutral epoxy tanks from 2500 to 7000 litres.
