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

Alta Mora Etna Bianco DOC

by Cusumano · Sicily, Italy

AppellationEtnaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesCarricante
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–10 °C
Keeps for2–3 years
Bottled in0.75 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.