Etna Bianco Tenute Delle Terre Nere 2018

Denomination: Etna Bianco D.O.C.

First vintage produced: 2005

Production area: municipalities of Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania)

Grape varieties: 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico, 5% Minnella

Vineyard area: produced from all farm vineyards

Yield per hectare: 6-7 tons/ha

Soil characteristics: volcanic

Exposure: north slope of Etna, 600 to 900 meters above sea level.

Average age of vines: 5 to 15 years old

Breeding: espalier sapling

Harvest period: first decade of October

Vinification: white vinification with soft pressing, cold static decantation, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (13-15° C)

Aging: bottled when ready
Appearance: deep straw yellow
Nose: distinctly floral of white flowers and linden tree

Taste: fresh and savory, with a distinct mineral note

Food pairings: appetizers, first and second courses with fish

Recommended serving temperature: 8-10° C
Alcohol content: 13%.
Annual production: 53,000 bottles (0.75 l)