2025 Technical Specifications

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Region Etna Bianco
Tasting Notes Orange blossom, herbs and lime zest; light-bodied, bone-dry and silky, with refreshing acidity and a focused finish.
Critics Ratings 92

2024 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.56 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Carricante
Classification Etna DOC Bianco
Region Etna Bianco
Soil Volcanic sands, Rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction
Orientation East And South
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vines range from 20 to 60 years old and are bush- or trellis-trained, using alberello and spurred-cordon systems; planting density ranges from 6,000 to 7,000 vines/ha, and the sheet describes the eco-practices as sustainable. Fermentation lasts about 12 days at 18°C in stainless-steel vats with indigenous yeast. Maturation is in stainless steel on fine lees for an unspecified period, followed by 2–3 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green tints; intense yet delicate apple aroma; dry and mineral, with pleasant acidity, saline notes and a long finish.

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 0.37 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 6.15 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Carricante
Classification Etna DOC Bianco
Region Etna Bianco
Soil Volcanic sands, Rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction
Orientation East And South
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vines range from 20 to 60 years old and are bush- or trellis-trained, using alberello and spurred-cordon systems; planting density ranges from 6,000 to 7,000 vines/ha, and the sheet describes the eco-practices as sustainable. Fermentation lasts about 12 days at 18°C in stainless-steel vats with indigenous yeast. Maturation is in stainless steel on fine lees for an unspecified period, followed by 2–3 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green tints; intense yet delicate apple aroma; dry and mineral, with pleasant acidity, saline notes and a long finish.

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.39
Total Acidity 6.23 g/L
Grape Varieties Carricante
Classification Etna DOC Bianco
Region Etna Bianco
Soil Volcanic sands, Rich in minerals, With sub-acid reaction
Orientation Eastern And Southern Exposure
Harvest Dates Around mid-October
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Destemmed And Softly Pressed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Vines are 20–60 years old with eastern/southern exposure, and the sheet describes the eco-practices as sustainable. Grapes were hand-picked around mid-October, destemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation lasted about 12 days at 18°C in stainless-steel vats with indigenous yeast; maturation followed in stainless steel on fine lees for an unspecified period.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with green tints; intense, delicate apple fragrance; dry and mineral, with pleasant acidity, saline notes and a long finish.

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