2021 Technical Specifications
Region Terre Siciliane
Tasting Notes White smoke, fresh peach and chamomile; perfumed orchard fruit, chalky mineral concentration and fine bubbles; long, saline finish with lingering nectarine
Critics Ratings 92
Vintages
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Carricante; other indigenous varieties unspecified
Classification Quality Sparkling Wine – Metodo Classico; appellation stated as Etna
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Sandy, Volcanic and mineral-rich, With a sub-acid reaction
Sites Eastern and northern sides of Etna
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks, with a portion fermented in 225 L small casks
Pressing Method Intact Clusters Softly Pressed
Barrel Size 225
Production Details The sheet reports eastern-side vineyards at 3,117 ft and northern-side vineyards at 3,937 ft, 9,000 vines/ha, a grape yield of 70 quintals/ha, alberello training, and vines over 80 years old. Grapes mature during the second to third decade of October. Primary fermentation occurs at 60–64°F, the base wine remains on its lees until spring, secondary fermentation begins in spring, and bottle lees aging lasts more than 18 months before disgorgement. Recommended serving temperature is 43–46°F.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright greenish tints; intense, rich and fruity aromas of orange and lemon flowers and ripe apple; dry and elegant, with pleasant acidity and aromatic persistence
Food Pairing Suitable throughout a meal, particularly with seafood
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Viagrande, Contrada Monte Serra, Southeast slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
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