The Etna Bianco Superiore DOC Contrada Salice wine is an authentic expression of the extraordinary terroir of Etna and the oenological mastery of Tenuta delle Terre Nere. Thanks to its unique characteristics, its aromatic complexity and its growing international popularity, this white wine is an unmissable wine for the cellars of good wine lovers.
Its mineral scent, its vibrant freshness and its aromaticity will take you through a sensorial journey that passes through the volcanic terroirs on which this wine is born: the terroirs of Etna.
Vintage: 2022.
€75.60 / lt
The grapes used to produce this Etna Bianco Superiore DOC are Carricante grapes, an indigenous vine of Etna, well known for its great ability to express the volcanic terroir on which it grows. A variety of white grape that gives the wine a lively acidity as well as a unique freshness and aromatic complexity.
The vinification of this wine is characterized by great attention to detail and respect for tradition. After a manual harvest in boxes, the grapes are softly pressed and the must is left to ferment in steel at a controlled temperature.
Afterwards, the wine is aged in oak barrels and in bottles before being marketed.
This Superiore white wine is a very versatile wine that can be paired with a wide variety of dishes. It is a very fresh and acidic wine, characteristics that make it ideal for accompanying fish and seafood dishes, but also salads, vegetables or cheeses.
It has a great aromatic complexity, which allows it to go well even with slightly more elaborate dishes such as fish main courses or risottos.
Furthermore, this Etna Superiore DOC white wine has received numerous awards and recognitions, which testify to the exceptional quality of this wine.
DATA SHEET
Denomination: Etna Bianco Superiore D.O.C.
Production Area: Milo (Catania), Contrada Salice
Grapes: 100% Carricante
Vineyard extension: 1.5 hectares
Production: 60 quintals per hectare.
Terrain: volcanic, deep, predominantly volcanic ash and “ripiddu”
Exposure: east side of Etna, from 600 to 750 meters above sea level.
Age of the vineyards: from 30 to 60 years
Breeding: traditional sapling
Data sheet
The Etna Bianco Superiore DOC Contrada Salice wine is an authentic expression of the extraordinary terroir of Etna and the oenological mastery of Tenuta delle Terre Nere. Thanks to its unique characteristics, its aromatic complexity and its growing international popularity, this white wine is an unmissable wine for the cellars of good wine lovers.
Its mineral scent, its vibrant freshness and its aromaticity will take you through a sensorial journey that passes through the volcanic terroirs on which this wine is born: the terroirs of Etna.
Vintage: 2022.
