Nicosia contrada monte gorna etna bianco bio 2022

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Tenute Nicosia Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Bio 2022

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Nicosia, 0,75 l - 13.00%
80% Carricante, 20% Catarratto Bianco Comune

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Sicily - Italy
White organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

10 - 12°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:

Tenute Nicosia Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Bio 2022

Made from the indigenous Carricante and Catarratto grapes grown on high-elevation slopes of Mount Etna, this unique volcanic wine has a brilliant straw yellow colour and a delicious bouquet reminiscent of apple, grapefruit, hawthorn and honey.

Colour

Straw yellow with brilliant golden reflections.

Bouquet

Complex and elegant with notes of apple, grapefruit, hawthorn and honey.

Flavour

Incredibly fresh taste with mineral notes, along with a peculiar anise finish.

Pairing

Excellent with shellfish risotto, baked or grilled fish, fried seafood, stuffed squash blossoms in batter.

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Features

Name	Tenute Nicosia Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Bio 2022
Type	White organic still
Classification	DOC Etna Bianco
Year	2022
Size	0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content	13.00% by volume
Grape varieties	80% Carricante, 20% Catarratto Bianco Comune
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Origin	Trecastagni (Catania).
Climate	Altitude: 700-750 m. a.s.l., with good changes in temperature between day and night.
Soil composition	Volcanic, very rich in minerals.
Cultivation system	Espalier spurred cordon.
Harvest	By hand with crates, the second week of October.
Fermentation temperature	13-15 °C
Fermentation period	20-25 days.
Vinification	Grapes are cold-macerated for 24 hours before being softly pressed. After 48 hours of static settling, the fermentation lasts for about 20-25 days at a controlled temperature of 13-15°C.
Ageing	In stainless steel vats on fine lees, followed by a brief ageing in acacia tonneaux and a further 3-4 months in the bottle.
Allergens	Contains sulphites
Pairing	Excellent with shellfish risotto, baked or grilled fish, fried seafood, stuffed squash blossoms in batter.
On offer	Price Tenute Nicosia Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Bio 2022 € 11.60 ex VAT

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Official awards

Expert	Award	Description	Vintage
xtraWine	91/100	91/100	2022
Bibenda		4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2021
Decanter	90/100	90/100	2021
James Suckling	93/100	93/100	2021
Veronelli		2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2021
Vinous	91/100	91/100	2021
Decanter	93/100	93/100	2020
James Suckling	93/100	93/100	2020
Bibenda		4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2019
Veronelli		2 red stars - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2019
Vitae AIS		3 vines - An excellent wine	2019
Wine Spectator	89/100	89/100	2019
Gambero Rosso		2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting	2018
James Suckling	92/100	92/100	2018
Robert Parker	91/100	91/100	2018
Veronelli		3 red stars - An excellent wine	2018
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2018
Gambero Rosso		3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000.	2016
Robert Parker	88/100	88/100	2016
Bibenda		4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2015
James Suckling	92/100	92/100	2015
Robert Parker	91/100	91/100	2015

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