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Etna Bianco 'Le Vigne Niche-Calderara Sottana'
Etna Bianco 'Le Vigne Niche-Calderara Sottana'
- 100% Carricante from the contrada (or subzone) of Calderara Sottana in the township of Randazzo
- 600-650 meters above sea level
- Extremely rocky volcanic soils speckled with black pumice and solid volcanic rock along with sand
- 5-30 year old vines
- Fruit harvested at the end of September
- Soft pressing, low temperature fermentation in French oak barrels of 5 and 10 hl
- Malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barriques for 9 months prior to bottling
- Annual production: 6,000 bottles
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Bianco
Variety:
Carricante
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-TTN-20-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-10-22
"The phenolic tension and focus spreads on and on across the integrated palate. Medium- to full-bodied, this is flavorful with sliced apples and light pie-crust. Fermented and aged in a 10-hectoliter cask. Great finish. Drink or hold."