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Alta Mora Etna Bianco DOC wine — Cusumano winery — Dionysus
WhiteEtnaDOC

Alta Mora Etna Bianco DOC

by Cusumano · Sicily, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2018Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2016 vintage
  • Tre Bicchieri 2017Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2014 vintage
Appellation
EtnaDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Carricante
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–10 °C
Keeps for
2–3 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
CusumanoSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from high-altitude vineyards on the slopes of the Etna volcano. The estate follows a minimal-intervention approach, avoiding aggressive farming practices in favour of natural viticultural methods. The wine is certified to SOStain and VIVA standards.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in the second half of October, when they reach optimal ripeness. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The winery is built into ancient lava rock, which keeps it consistently cool without artificial refrigeration and reduces its carbon footprint.

Ageing

The wine ages on fine lees in steel tanks for 4 months, preserving the purity of the grape variety, its freshness and the minerality of the volcanic terroir.

Tasting profile

Elegant and fresh, with a distinctive mineral structure that reflects Etna's volcanic terroir. The nose combines mineral and smoky notes, with white fruit and flint in the foreground and subtle hints of white pepper. The palate has bright acidity, pure fruit and characteristic mineral touches, leading to a long, fresh finish with a delicate salty note. With time in bottle, its minerality and aromatic complexity become more pronounced.

Serving and pairing

Suited to seafood, grilled fish and light appetizers.