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Ante Etna Bianco DOC wine — I Custodi winery — Dionysus
WhiteEtnaDOC

Ante Etna Bianco DOC

by I Custodi · Sicily, Italy

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

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie on the northern slope of Mount Etna, on sandy volcanic soils rich in minerals. The vines are up to 40 years old.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, placed in small crates and gently pressed at the winery. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 20 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests in stainless-steel vats for 12 months, followed by six months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.