Alta Mora
Etna Bianco 2024
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | Aged in stainless steel on fine lees for 4 months, followed by further refinement in the bottle. |
- Grape variety and style: Dry white wine made exclusively from Carricante grapes, Etna Bianco DOC designation, Sicily
- Aromatic profile: White flowers, citrus fruits, apple and hints of flint
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts and 4 months on fine lees
- Taste and finish: Freshness and savouriness, mineral structure, long persistence and saline finish
- Pairings: Ideal with raw seafood, shellfish and sushi; serve at 8-12°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Alta Mora Etna Bianco is a dry white Sicilian wine made exclusively from Carricante grapes. As an expression of the renowned Etna Bianco denomination, it stands out for its taut and elegant profile, characterised by vibrant freshness and a clear mineral texture. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet where white flowers, Sicilian citrus fruits such as lemon and orange, apple, and pronounced notes of flint and volcanic rock coexist. On the palate, it is savoury and persistent, enriched by hints of hay and aromatic herbs that lead towards a saline and vertical finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown on the slopes of the volcano between Milo and Castiglione di Sicilia, at altitudes between 500 and 600 metres. The vineyards, often supported by typical dry-stone walls, sink their roots into volcanic soils shaped by the 1879 lava flow. This terrain, composed of black sands and ash, imparts the Carricante with its typical rigour. The vines, trained on trellises in various districts, benefit from the high-altitude climate that enhances the aromatic quality of the fruit, maintaining low yields to promote a strong territorial identity.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, vinification begins with a gentle pressing and static decantation of the must. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine rests on the fine lees for four months, finishing its maturation in the bottle within an underground cellar. This process enhances its natural gastronomic vocation: served chilled, it is ideal for accompanying raw seafood, shellfish, seafood risottos and sushi, and also proves excellent with vegetarian dishes and traditional Sicilian couscous.
History and Curiosities
Alta Mora showcases the pure Carricante cultivated on Mount Etna, on soils shaped by the lava flow of 1879. Vinified in an eco-sustainable underground cellar integrated into the rock, this white wine releases a vibrant volcanic minerality. Highly acclaimed by critics, it boasts an exceptional ageing potential, capable of developing over the years elegant tertiary aromas comparable to those of the finest Rieslings.
Awards
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2024
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2024
94/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2024
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Oenologist: Mario Ronco
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 44
Land and tradition are at the core of the philosophical and productive path of Alta Mora, whose award-winning wines are also particularly appreciated by our loyal xtraWine customers.
The wine factory built with typical local materials, such as lava and coccio pesto, ensures a magnificent integration with nature and zero-cost thermoregulation.
The resulting wines embody the characteristics and traits of a unique terroir. Read more
| Name | Alta Mora Etna Bianco 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Alta Mora |
| Story | History and Curiosities Alta Mora showcases the pure Carricante cultivated on Mount Etna, on soils shaped by the lava flow of 1879. Vinified in an eco-sustainable underground cellar integrated into the rock, this white wine releases a vibrant volcanic minerality. Highly acclaimed by critics, it boasts an exceptional ageing potential, capable of developing over the years elegant tertiary aromas comparable to those of the finest Rieslings. |
| Origin | Milo (Contrada Praino, south side); Castiglione di Sicilia (Contrada Verzella) |
| Soil composition | Volcanic soils shaped by the 1879 lava flow; volcanic ash and black sands |
| Cultivation system | Espalier |
| Plants per hectare | 6500 |
| Yield per hectare | 65 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Second ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 18-20 °C |
| Production technique | Soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts, ageing on fine lees and subsequent ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting in crates, gentle pressing, static decantation, racking; fermentation at 18–20 °C with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks; ageing on fine lees for 4 months followed by further maturation in bottle; malolactic fermentation carried out. |
| Aging | Aged in stainless steel on fine lees for 4 months, followed by further refinement in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |