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Tenute Nicosia - Monte Gorna Cru Wines 'Vecchie Viti'

These wines are produced from the best grapes grown on the lava terraces of the Monte Gorna vineyard. The low yields in the vineyard, the hand-picking and the careful selection of the grapes give life to these very complex and elegant wines. The volcanic terroir gives them the typical mineral character. The long ageing includes a passage in french oak barriques of 24 months for the red wine and 12 months for the white wine, which contributes to enrich their flavour profile.

Monte Gorna Cru Wines 'Vecchie Viti'

Etna Bianco

DOC Etna

This Etna Bianco DOC is produced from a vineyard on the slopes of Monte Gorna, one of the extinguished craters surrounding the small town of Trecastagni. On this side of Mount Etna (South-East), the Carricante was selected many centuries ago and became the main grape variety for local white wines. The low yields in the vineyard, the hand-picking and the careful selection of the grapes make it a very elegant white wine. The volcanic terroir gives it the typical mineral character. The ageing for 4 years, with a passage of 12 months in barriques, makes the flavour profile of this wine very complex.

Grape varieties: Carricante 80% - Catarratto 20%

Vineyards: the soil is volcanic, very rich in minerals, at an altitude of 700-750 m above sea level, with good range of temperature between day and night; training system: espalier spurred cordon

Raccolta: by hand into crates, in the second week of October

Maceration: the grapes are cold macerated for 24 hours; after destemming, they are pressed softly

Fermentation: the juice is left to ferment at a controlled temperature of 13-15°C for approximately 20-25 days

Ageing: after a first ageing in stainless steel vats on fine lees with frequent batonnage, the wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrique and further 12 months in the bottle

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Colour: brilliant golden yellow

Nose: complex and elegant, with scents of chamomile, broom flowers, pear, quince, vanilla cream and honeyed hints

Palate: smooth, elegant and harmonious taste supported by a great minerality and excellent acidity, which makes it possible to expect a remarkable longevity

Food Pairings: excellent with shellfish and flavorful seafood dishes, it is also a valid partner for roast game and bloomy rind cheeses

Serving temperature: 12-14°C

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AWARDS & GUIDES

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    Quattro Viti

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    Quattro Grappoli

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    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Vecchie Viti ’17

    Quattro Stelle

  • Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’16

  • Awards

    The WineHunter Award 2021 - Merano WineFestival

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’16

    Red - Bollino rosso

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    Vitae AIS 2021 - Associazione Italiana Sommelier

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’16

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    Vini d’Italia 2021 - Gambero Rosso

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’16

    Due Bicchieri

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    Bibenda 2021 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’16

    Quattro Grappoli

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    Vinibuoni d’Italia 2021 - Touring Club

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

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    Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2021

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

    Tre Stelle - 91 points

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    Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia 2021 - Doctor Wine di Daniele Cernilli

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

    91 points

  • Guides

    Vitae AIS 2020 - Associazione Italiana Sommelier

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

    Selected wine

  • Guides

    Bibenda 2020 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

  • Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2020

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

    93 points

  • Wine ratings - Wine reviews

    Slow Wine 2020 - Slow Food

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

    Selected wine

  • Wine ratings - Wine reviews

    Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia 2020 - Doctor Wine di Daniele Cernilli

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

    Quattro Grappoli

  • Guides

    Vinibuoni d’Italia 2020 - Touring Club

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’15

    Tre Stelle

  • Wine ratings - Wine reviews

    James Suckling Ranking 2019

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’14

    92 points

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    The Wine Advocate Robert Parker Ranking 2019

    Due Bicchieri

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    Winescritic.com Ranking 2019

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’13

  • Guides

    Bibenda 2019 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier

    Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco ’14