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Nicosia Etna Bianco Contrada San Nicolò 2020

Nicosia Etna Bianco Contrada San Nicolò 2020

£18.75Price

Etna is understandably renowned for its fine, perfumed reds but the high altitude whites, mainly from the local Carricante grape, can be remarkable. Crisp and mineral with great depth and texture, from Nicosia's best, organically farmed vineyard sites.

 

ABV:  13%

Size:  75cl

Region:  Sicily, Italy

Grapes:  95% Carricante, 5% Minella

Info:  Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable

Winemaker:  Maria Carella

Appellation:  DOC Etna Bianco

 

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  • Production

    The Carricante and Minnella vines are organically cultivated in poor volcanic soil in Monte San Nicolò, on south-east facing slopes at an altitude of around 600m. The fruit is hand harvested in mid-October. Then the carefully selected grapes are cold macerated for 24 hours and, after destemming, are pressed softly. The juice is left to ferment at a controlled temperature of 13-15°C for approximately 20-25 days. The wine is kept in stainless steel, on fine lees and with regular batonnage, and spends a further 3-4 months in bottle before release.

  • Tasting Notes

    Pronounced and complex nose with savoury, nutty aromas and hints of fennel, ginger and white spice. The palate is fine, concentrated and textural, with crisp citrus and lightly honeyed stone fruit balanced by minerality and sappy acidity.

  • Food Match

    Ideal as an aperitif or accompaniment to seafood, sushi, fried fish and vegetable tempura.

At the york wine club website, we ask that the minimum purchase is 6 bottles. 

In return, we give you a 10% discount.  Use code <6BOTTLE> at checkout.

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