Nicosia Etna Bianco Vulkà 2021

Nicosia Etna Bianco Vulkà 2021

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Nicosia, 0,75 l - 12.50%
60% Carricante, 40% Catarratto Bianco Comune

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Sicily - Italy
White still

How to serve

Serve at:

10 - 12°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Young and Fresh White Wines
Nicosia Etna Bianco Vulkà 2021
Vulkà Etna Bianco, a blend of Carricante and Catarratto grapes, is an authentic expression of the terroir of Etna, and it is distinguished by its extraordinary freshness and elegance. The volcanic origin and the vineyards' altitude give this wine a great minerality and a unique character.

Colour

Bright, straw yellow.

Bouquet

Intense and elegant with notes of white-flesh fruit, pear and aromatic herbs.

Flavour

Great minerality and remarkable freshness.

Pairing

Ideal as an aperitif or accompaniment to seafood, sushi, fried fish and vegetable tempura.

Starters
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
White fish
Sushi
Vegetarian
Fried fish

Features

Name Nicosia Etna Bianco Vulkà 2021
Type White still
Classification DOC Etna Bianco
Year 2021
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 12.50% by volume
Grape varieties 60% Carricante, 40% Catarratto Bianco Comune
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Origin Trecastagni (Catania).
Climate Altitude: 650-750 m. a.s.l., with good range of changes in temperature between day and night.
Soil composition Volcanic, very rich in minerals.
Cultivation system Espalier spurred cordon.
Harvest By hand, with crates in the second week of October.
Fermentation temperature 15-18 °C
Fermentation period Approximately 20-25 days.
Vinification Grapes are cold-macerated for 24 hours before being softly pressed. The fermentation lasts for about 20-25 days at a controlled temperature of 15-18°C.
Ageing In stainless steel vats on fine lees and approximately 2 months in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Ideal as an aperitif or accompaniment to seafood, sushi, fried fish and vegetable tempura.

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Vintage

James Suckling
92/100 
2021
xtraWine
91/100 
2021
Slowine
 
Slow Wine - An excellent wine that tells the story of a region 2018
Decanter
89/100 
2017
Robert Parker
88/100 
2017
Nicosia
From this winery:

It was back in 1898 when Francesco Nicosia, the current owner's great-grandfather, decided to open the first wine shop in Trecastagni on the eastern slope of Mount Etna. These were golden times for Etna wine, which even then was known and appreciated...

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