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Etna Bianco DOC

by Barone di Villagrande · Sicily, Italy

Appellation
EtnaDOC
Type
White
Grapes
90% Carricante, 10% other indigenous Etna varieties
Vineyard
Milo, Contrada Villagrande
Barone di VillagrandeSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from Contrada Villagrande in Milo, at 700 m, with south-eastern exposure. The Guyot-trained vineyard has 7,000 vines per hectare and yields 40 hl/ha.

Grapes

90% Carricante and 10% other indigenous Etna varieties.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel. The wine is bottled 10 months after harvest.

Tasting profile

Pale straw yellow, bright and dense. The nose is harmonious and elegant, with persistent floral and white-fleshed-fruit aromas. The palate is fresh, direct and enveloping, combining pronounced acidity with elegant texture and persistent minerality. Its acidity and mineral persistence point to the capacity to gain character and balance with time.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 8–10 °C. Pair with shellfish, raw fish, dishes with more pronounced flavours, and cheeses aged up to medium maturity. It may be enjoyed immediately or kept for up to 15 years from the vintage.