Etna Bianco Superiore DOC, Barone di Villagrande, Etna, Sicily, Italy 2024
Sicily and Islands, Italy
Tasting Notes
Etna Bianco Superiore 2024. From the high-altitude vineyards of Milo’s Contrada Villagrande at 700 meters, this Etna Bianco is composed of 90% Carricante with a touch of other native varieties and fermented in stainless steel. This Etna reveals delicate aromas of white flowers and orchard fruit. The palate is crisp and vibrant, marked by lively acidity and a clean mineral backbone that brings precision and finesse.
Food Matches
Artichoke Lasagna, Fish Skewers & Goat Cheese
Wine Profile
Wine Type White Wine
Vintage 2024
Style Rich & Complex Whites
Country Italy
Region Sicily and Islands
Grape Variety Carricante
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU BDVETBIANCO24
Grower
Barone di Villagrande
Jascots were delighted to welcome Barone di Villagrande to the portfolio in 2023, their family estate is truly breathtaking. The 18 hectares of vineyards were planted in 1727 at 700m above sea level on the Eastern side of Mount Etna. Their estate is geologically distinct compared to most others. Volcanic activity long ago caused a fault-line into the ocean in their… Read More
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Carricante
Carricante is a native white wine grape variety from eastern Sicily. It is believed to have been growing on the volcanic hills of Mt Etna for over a thousand years. Today it is the principal grape for white wines to be classified as an Etna DOC. Known for its acidity, refreshing citrus flavour and mineral character, the best expressions of the vines are grown on volcanic… Read More
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