{"product_id":"maugeri-etna-bianco-superiore-contrada-volpare-2025","title":"Maugeri Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Volpare 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContrada Volpare by Maugeri is an elegant Etna Bianco Superiore made from Carricante grapes. On the nose, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus, broom and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it expresses a truly \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic character\u003c\/strong\u003e, with pronounced mineral tension and a refreshing acidity. The finish is persistent and offers elegant nuances of citron. Thanks to its lean and crisp structure, it pairs perfectly with \u003cstrong\u003eseafood dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, carpaccio and first courses such as spaghetti with clams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Sicily, in the municipality of Milo, on the eastern slope of the volcano, the prime area for Etna Bianco Superiore. The vineyards, situated at around seven hundred metres above sea level, are cultivated as bush vines on small terraces bordered by the typical \u003cstrong\u003edry-stone walls\u003c\/strong\u003e made of lava stone. In this context of heroic viticulture, the \u003cstrong\u003esandy volcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in minerals gives the wine a distinctive savouriness. \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic production\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures the utmost respect for the mountain environment and the integrity of the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the manual harvesting of the Carricante grapes, followed by gentle pressing. The must undergoes a brief \u003cstrong\u003ecryo-maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e and cold clarification to preserve its aromatic freshness. Fermentation takes place mainly in stainless steel, while a small portion matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to enhance its complexity. The process concludes with \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for eight months, a technique that imparts structure and precision to the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn at 700 metres above sea level on the eastern slope of the volcano, Maugeri's Etna Bianco Superiore DOC embodies the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e. This organic wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eCarricante grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from seven hectares of bush-trained vines, carefully protected by dry-stone walls of lava stone. The Sicilian estate ensures complete traceability from the manual harvest at the beginning of October. Already awarded the \u003cstrong\u003eTre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e, this label expresses in the glass all the elegant identity of its territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maugeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47511900094635,"sku":"62315","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/maugeri-etna-bianco-superiore-contrada-volpare-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}