Grape: CarricanteVintage: 2020Type: White Sourced from high-altitude vineyards on the fertile volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, this white wine highlights a refined look at the carricante grape. Agronomist Federico Curtaz handles the hand-picked fruit with low-intervention protocols to capture site specificity and acidic tension. Spontaneous fermentation relies entirely on native wild yeasts inside temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, avoiding wood barrel contact. The wine matures on its fine fermentation lees until summer to encourage natural structural depth prior to bottling. It displays a pale straw-yellow color with greenish hues, releasing clean aromas of green apple, fresh pear, and white blossom skin. On the palate, a sleek, medium-bodied frame pairs crisp orchard fruit flavors with an underlying smoky mineral core. A lively wave of natural acidity cuts through the texture, maintaining great freshness. Subtle notes of aromatic herbs and a distinct salinity add depth across the clean mouthfeel. It finishes dry and persistent.
