Etna Rosso Monte San Nicolò
Organic Etna Rosso Monte Gorna
Tenute Nicosia - Contrade dell’Etna
The Nicosia “cru” wines of Etna come from the Monte Gorna and Monte San Nicolò estates, both located in the Trecastagni area, very close to the wine cellar. Two red wines and two white wines that authentically represent the great variety of expressions that the terroir and native vines of Etna can offer. These DOC wines are the demonstration that on the volcano each slope, each area, each vineyard can produce wines with different characteristics, giving unique and unrepeatable sensations.
Contrade dell’Etna
Organic Etna Bianco Monte Gorna
DOC Etna
Made from the indigenous Carricante and Catarratto grapes grown on high-elevation slopes of Mount Etna, this unique volcanic wine has a brilliant straw yellow colour and a delicious bouquet reminiscent of apple, grapefruit, hawthorn and honey. It has an incredibly fresh taste characterised by mineral notes and an attractive nutty edge, with a peculiar aniseed finish.
Grape varieties: Carricante 90% - Catarratto 10%
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 carefully selected 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: in stainless steel vats on fine lees, a short ageing in tonneaux and 3-4 months in the bottle
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Colour: straw-yellow colour with brilliant golden highlight
Nose: complex and elegant with notes of apple, grapefruit, hawthorn and honey
Palate: incredibly fresh taste with mineral notes, along with a peculiar anise finish
Food Pairings: shellfish risotto, seafood dishes, fried fish and vegetable tempura
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
AWARDS & GUIDES
Guides
Bibenda 2021 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
Quattro Grappoli
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Vitae AIS 2021 - Associazione Italiana Sommelier
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
Tre Viti
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Vini d’Italia 2021 - Gambero Rosso
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
Due Bicchieri
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Slow Wine 2021 - Slow Food
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
Selected wine
Guides
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2021
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
89 points
Guides
Vinibuoni d’Italia 2021 - Touring Club
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
Tre Stelle
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
Wine Enthusiast Ranking 2020 Panel Tasting by Kerin O’Keefe
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
90 points
Guides
Vitae AIS 2020 - Associazione Italiana Sommelier
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’19
Tre Viti
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2020 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico '18
Due Bicchieri Rossi (finalista Tre Bicchieri)
Guides
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2020
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico '18
Tre Stelle - 90 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
James Suckling Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico '18
90 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
Winescritic.com Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico '18
91 points
Wine competitions
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco C.da Monte Gorna Biologico '18
Silver medal - 90 points
Guides
Slow Wine 2019 - Slow Food
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco Biologico ’17
Selected wine
Guides
Bibenda 2019 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco Biologico ’17
Tre Grappoli
Guides
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco Biologico ’17
90 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
James Suckling Ranking 2018
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco Biologico ’17
90 points
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2018 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco Biologico ’16
Tre Bicchieri
Wine competitions
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco Biologico '17
Bronze medal
Guides
Bibenda 2018 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco Biologico '16
Tre Grappoli
Guides
Slow Wine 2018 - Slow Food
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '15
Selected wine
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2017 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '15
Due Bicchieri
Wine competitions
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2015
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '14
Bronze medal
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
The Wine Advocate Robert Parker Ranking 2015
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '14
87 points
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2015 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '13
Due Bicchieri
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I Vini D'Italia 2015 - L’Espresso
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '13
Selected wine
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2014 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '12
Selected wine
Wine competitions
Concorso Douja D’Or 2013
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '12
Douja d’Or Award
Guides
I Vini D'Italia 2013 - L’Espresso
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '11
Selected wine
Guides
Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2013 - Luca Maroni
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '11
Selected wine
Wine competitions
IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '11
Bronze medal
Wine competitions
DWWA - Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '10
Bronze medal
Wine competitions
Mundus Vini 2012
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '11
Silver medal
Wine competitions
Concorso VINITALY 2012
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '11
Gran Menzione
Wine competitions
IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition 2011
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '10
Silver medal
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
THE TIMES’ 50 Best White Wines of Summer 2011
Fondo Filara Etna Bianco '09
Selected by Jane MacQuitty for 'The Times‘ magazine
