2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Carricante
Classification Etna Bianco DOC
Region Etna Bianco
Soil Black pumice and solid volcanic rock, With little or no ash
Orientation Northern Slope Of Mount Etna
Harvest Dates Fourth week of September
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Soft Pressing
Production Details The producer reports a 5.5-hectare vineyard yielding 6 tons/ha, situated at 600–700 meters, with vines averaging 10–20 years. The general protocol section lists brief cold maceration at 8–10°C, soft pressing and static settling; its explicit 2024 exception says no oak was used, the entire process occurred in stainless steel, and the wine matured in stainless steel for nine months. Annual production is reported as 7,000 750-ml bottles, and the recommended serving range is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with golden hues; complex floral and earthy aromas; dense, flavourful and silky, with a deep, long finish
Food Pairing Artichokes, complex pasta dishes, white meats and fish
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Carricante
Classification Etna Bianco DOC
Region Etna Bianco
Fermentation Vessels Barrique
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume 7,000 bottles
Bottles7,000
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate, 2025-04-17: bright and mineral, with white citrus, unripe peach and notable textural strength and depth
Critics Ratings 93
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Producer Information
Address
Contrada Calderara, sn, 95036 Randazzo (CT), Sicilia, Italia
Phone
+39 095 924002
Email
Owner
Marco de Grazia