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Etna Bianco DOC wine — Cottanera winery — Dionysus
WhiteEtnaDOC

Etna Bianco DOC

by Cottanera · Sicily, Italy

AppellationEtnaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesCarricante
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CottaneraSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie at the foot of Mount Etna, in the commune of Castiglione di Sicilia on the volcano’s northern slope. Carricante is grown at elevations above 700 m in volcanic soils and requires careful attention in the vineyard.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested during the final week of October. After pressing, they undergo one day of low-temperature maceration, followed by fermentation in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine is aged in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Aromatic freshness is accompanied by delicacy and elegance.

Label / history

Etna Bianco was added to the Cottanera range in 2009.