Organic Etna Bianco Monte Gorna
Carricante Brut
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 Rosso Monte Gorna
DOC Etna
The famous native Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes grown on high-elevation volcanic slopes of Mount Etna produce a rich and complex wine with a great minerality and flavoursome aromas such as red fruit, herbs, spices and liquorice. On the palate, this volcanic wine is well-balanced, with refined tannins and a long balsamic finish.
Grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese 90% - Nerello Cappuccio 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 mid-end of October
Fermentation: for approximately 10-15 days at a controlled temperature (24-26°C)
Ageing: mainly in stainless steel vats, 50% of the wine stays 5-6 months in barrique and 3-4 in large oak casks; the ageing is completed by a stay of 3-4 months in the bottle
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Colour: ruby red with garnet highlights due to ageing
Nose: expressive and elegant with notes of red fruit, herbs, spices and liquorice
Palate: warm, robust and lingering with a pleasant balsamic finish
Food Pairings: flavourful pasta dishes, roasted game, grilled meats and semi-aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
AWARDS & GUIDES
Guides
Vitae AIS 2021 - Associazione Italiana Sommelier
Tenute Nicosia Etna Rosso C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’18
Tre Viti
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2021 - Gambero Rosso
Tenute Nicosia Etna Rosso C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’18
Due Bicchieri
Guides
Bibenda 2021 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Tenute Nicosia Etna Rosso C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’18
Quattro Grappoli
Guides
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2021
Tenute Nicosia Etna Rosso C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’18
89 points
Guides
Vinibuoni d’Italia 2021 - Touring Club
Tenute Nicosia Etna Rosso C.da Monte Gorna Biologico ’18
Tre Stelle
Wine competitions
SWA - Sommelier Wine Awards 2020 (UK)
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
Gold medal
Guides
Bibenda 2020 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
Quattro Grappoli
Guides
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2020
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
89 points
Guides
Vinibuoni d’Italia 2020 - Touring Club
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
Tre Stelle
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
James Suckling Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
92 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
Wine Enthusiast Ranking 2019 Panel Tasting by Kerin O’Keefe
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
89 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
The Wine Advocate Robert Parker Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
88 points
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
Winescritic.com Ranking 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’17
91 points
Awards
The WineHunter Award 2019 - Merano WineFestival
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’16
The WineHunter Award - Bollino rosso
Guides
Slow Wine 2019 - Slow Food
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’16
Selected wine
Guides
Bibenda 2019 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’16
Quattro Grappoli
Guides
Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2019
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’16
Selected wine
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
James Suckling Ranking 2018
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’15
93 points
Wine competitions
Decanter World Wine Awards 2018
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Biologico ’16
Bronze medal
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2018 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’15
Due Bicchieri
Guides
Bibenda 2018 - Fondazione Italiana Sommelier
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso '15
Quattro Grappoli
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2017 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’13
Due Bicchieri
Wine ratings - Wine reviews
Decanter Panel Tasting Etna Rosso (Decanter Magazine’s December 2016 issue)
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’13
92 points
Wine competitions
Decanter World Wine Awards 2016
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’13
Bronze medal
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2016 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’12
Due Bicchieri
Wine competitions
Decanter World Wine Awards 2015
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’12
Bronze medal
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2015 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’11
Due Bicchieri
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2013 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso '10
Due Bicchieri
Wine competitions
Concorso Douja D’Or 2013
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’10
Oscar Douja D'Or
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2012 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’09
Selected wine
Guides
I Vini d'Italia 2012 L’Espresso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’09
Selected wine
Wine competitions
Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’09
Bronze medal
Wine competitions
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’09
Bronze medal
Guides
Vini d’Italia 2011 - Gambero Rosso
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’08
Selected wine
Guides
Vinibuoni d’Italia 2011 - Touring Club
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’08
Selected wine
Wine competitions
Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’08
Bronze medal
Wine competitions
Mundus Vini 2010
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’08
Golden medal
Wine competitions
AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2010
Fondo Filara Etna Rosso ’08
Silver medal
