Lavico Grillo 2023 white wine Siciliy DOC - Duca di Salaparuta

Etna Bianco Doc di Duca di Salaparuta, from pure Carricante grapes that grow on volcanic territories of excellence

A Sicilian white that fully expresses the essence of Etna, thanks also to the typical acidity of the grape. Carricante is expressed in Lavico Etna Bianco through intense aromas of peach, citrus and exotic fruit, lit by iodized, at times spicy sensations.

Structured and mineral, the fruity and saline notes return to the palate balanced by a clear and decisive acidity, which gives it an unexpected longevity.

With a bright straw yellow color that recalls the suggestions of hot and sunny summer days, it is a wine with an intense and varied aroma. Freshness and flavor emerge on the palate, it is particularly lively and at the same time balanced, with excellent gustatory persistence.

Produced in the Vajasindi estate, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo, in north-eastern Sicily, on the slopes of Etna on the slope of the Alcantara valley, in a territory to which the soil gives the grapes unique characteristics.

Here Duca di Salaparuta decided to start a new project and experience the peculiarities of mountain agriculture. Lavico Etna Bianco DOC is therefore an expression of this demanding territory but full of excellence, and tells it through the vivacity of Carricante which is accompanied by balance, intensity and gustatory persistence.

DATA SHEET

TERRITORY PRODUCTION AREA The Vajasindi Estate, in Northeastern Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna facing the Alcantara valley, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia

GRAPE VARIETY Carricante

SOIL Vulcanic

ALTITUDE From 600 to 800 metres above sea level

VINE TRAINING SYSTEM Guyot

PLANTING DENSITY 5,200 vine plants per hectare

PRODUCTION OF GRAPES PER VINE 1.2 - 1.3 Kg

CLIMATE Cold and snowy winters, with cool springs and dry summers

TYPE White

CLASSIFICATION Denominazione di Origine Controllata ‘Etna’

HARVEST  Manual harvesting of the grapes in small boxes, when they reach perfect ripeness

VINIFICATION Destemming and pressing of the grapes, followed by a short pre-fermentation period in contact with the grape-skins, after which the separation of the must takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (18° C), thus stimulating alcoholic fermentation

AGEING IN TANKS Four months in stainless steel tanks in contact with its own yeasts

AGEING IN THE BOTTLE Minimum three months before marketing

ALCOHOL CONTENT 13.0% - 13.5% by vol 

SERVING TEMPERATURE 17° - 18°C

FOOD PAIRINGS fish-based dishes in general. Ideal with spaghetti with clams and bottarga

STORAGE METHOD In a cool (13° - 15°C) and not excessively humid environment, away from light

LIFE Over 5 years if kept in cellars with suitable conditions

FORMAT 75 cl bottles

1ST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 2021 Harves

COLOUR Bright straw yellow

BOUQUET varied and intense. Notes of peach and exotic fruits dominate, which blend with sensations of iodine and white pepper

FLAVOUR Fresh and flavoursome, lively but also balanced. Pleasantly lingering after-taste