About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes grow in the Castiglione di Sicilia microzone on Etna’s northern slope. The vines are 10 years old on average.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, placed in small crates and taken to the winery. After gentle pressing, the pista e mutta process separates the must from the skins following a short maceration. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 20–25 °C.
Ageing
The wine rests in cement tanks for five months, followed by two months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.
Tasting profile
Fresh and crisp like a white wine, with the rounded, soft character of a red.
Label / history
Alnus was created as a tribute to the hundreds of generations of winemakers who cultivated and preserved these vines over many centuries. It was originally conceived as a rosé, although the winery considers that designation an incomplete reflection of its character. A total of 6,600 bottles of the 2012 vintage were released.
