Sentiero delle gerle Etna Bianco DOC
The mineral white with a scent of orange blossom.
Territory of origin
Etna, South-eastern slope
Grape variety
100% Carricante
Classification
Etna Bianco DOC
Harvest time
Second half of September
Vinification
After being destemmed, the grapes are crushed and pressed with soft wine presses and only the very first fraction of must is used for fermentation. Selected yeasts are added to the must for a long fermentation, about 25/30 days, at a temperature of 12/15° C. After fermentation, the wine, unfiltered from its lighter sediments, is placed in steel silos for 13/15 months at a temperature of about 14°C.
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100% Carricante
Terroir
Vineyards are stretched along South-eastern slope on 100% volcanic soils
Vine density
Vineyards trained using the counter-espalier system and pruned using the cordon spur method (4350 plants/ha and 7500 kg/ha)
ALCOHOL X% by VOLUME
13% vol
Winemaker's advices
Tasting notes
Straw-yellow color with golden reflections. The aroma is pleasantly refined; it expresses hints of yellow fruit and notes of white flowers. Full and rich to the palate, with a balanced acidity and a harmonious finish.
Service temperature
10 - 12° C
Fresh
Structured
Dry
Sweet
Pairings
Fish-based dishes
First courses and seafood
Oysters
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The study on the grapes’ behavior and the intense micro-vinification activities have led to the introduction of several wines into the product line, some of which, unique for the Sicilian panorama.