Generation Alexander Trainara 2019 Etna Bianco DOC cl 75

From the sandy soil of Contrada Piano Filici, on the northeastern slope of the volcano, Trainara is born. Fragrance and savoriness in a delicate combination of hints of herbs and mineral notes, with a delicately citrusy finish.

Typology: Etna Bianco DOC

Grape variety: Carricante 85%, Catarratto 15%.

Soil type: volcanic sands

Altitude: 640 m above sea level

Year of implantation: 2016

Production area: northeast slope, municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, contrada Piano Filici

Training system: counter-espalier trained by spurred cordon

Plants per hectare: 5 ,600

Yield per hectare: 60 quintals

Harvest time: first decade of October

Pressing: grapes picked by hand in small boxes in the early morning hours. De-stem, cool and softly crush

Alcoholic fermentation: about 20 days at 15°C in steel tanks

Aging: 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees at 10-12°C

Bottle aging: at least 4 months at constant temperature (18°C)

Color: bright straw yellow

Nose: fresh and fragrant nose, where pleasant notes of lemongrass alternate with aromatic hints of thyme, sage and nepitella, accompanied by a delicate mineral hint of flint

Palate: a pleasantly savory entry reveals its most intimate connection to the land, giving way to a lively freshness, with a finish that veers into notes of pink grapefruit