Organic Nero d’Avola
Etna Rosso Monte San Nicolò
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
Etna Bianco Monte San Nicolò Organic wine
DOC Etna
Made from the indigenous Carricante and a small percentage of Minnella grapes, grown on the South-eastern slopes of Etna volcano (at about 550-600 m a.s.l.) in Monte San Nicolò area, this expressive white wine has a floral and citrusy bouquet, notes of pear, gooseberry and ginger. On the palate it reveals a full and harmonious taste with a good freshness, minerality and persistence.
Grape varieties: Carricante 95% - Minnella 5%
Vineyards: the soil is volcanic, very rich in minerals; the composition of the eruptive materials gave life to composite soils, often made up by red pumice stone; 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 with frequent batonnage; the ageing is completed by a stay of 3-4 months in the bottle
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Colour: straw-yellow colour with brilliant golden highlight
Nose: intense and expressive with a floral and citrusy bouquet, featuring notes of pear, gooseberry and ginger
Palate: fresh, harmonious and full taste with a good minerality and persistence
Food Pairings: seafood dishes, shellfish, fried fish, flavourful soft cheeses, white meats and duck á l'orange
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
AWARDS & GUIDES
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Vitae AIS 2021 - Associazione Italiana Sommelier
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte San Nicolò ’19
Tre Viti
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Bibenda 2021 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte San Nicolò ’19
Tre Grappoli
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Vini d’Italia 2021 - Gambero Rosso
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte San Nicolò ’19
Due Bicchieri
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Guida Essenziale ai Vini d'Italia 2021 - Doctor Wine di Daniele Cernilli
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte San Nicolò ’19
90 points
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Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2021
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte San Nicolò ’19
89 points
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Slow Wine 2021 - Slow Food
Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco C.da Monte San Nicolò ’19
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