Grape varieties: Carricante 80% - Catarratto 20%

Vineyards: lava terraces located on Mount Etna at an altitude of about 720 m a.s.l. The soil is volcanic, very rich in minerals; the composition of the eruptive materials gave life to composite soils, often made up by small sized pumice stones. Their elevated drainage capacity and their wealth in potassium play an important role in balancing the grape’s maturation process. 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 15-18°C for approximately 20-25 days

Ageing: mainly in stainless steel vats on fine lees and approximately 2 months in the bottle

Alcohol content: 12,5% vol.

Colour: brilliant straw-yellow colour

Nose: an intense bouquet with notes of wild flowers, grapefruit and apple

Palate: fresh, elegant and well-structured with a great minerality

Food Pairings: ideal as an aperitif or accompaniment to seafood, sushi, fried fish and vegetable tempura

Serving temperature: 10-12°C