Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Vecchie Viti 2019

Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Vecchie Viti 2019

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

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Sicily - Italy
White still

How to serve

Serve at:

12 - 14°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Aged White Wines
Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Vecchie Viti 2019
This Etna Bianco DOC is produced from a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Gorna, one of the extinguished craters surrounding the small town of Trecastagni. On this side of Mount Etna (South-East), the Carricante was selected many centuries ago and became the main grape variety for local white wines. The low yields in the vineyard, the hand-picking and the careful selection of the grapes make it a very elegant white wine. The volcanic terroir gives it the typical mineral character. The ageing for 4 years, with a passage of 12 months in barriques, makes the flavour profile of this wine very complex.

Colour

Bright golden yellow.

Bouquet

Complex and elegant, with scents of chamomile, broom flowers, pear, quince, vanilla cream and honeyed hints.

Flavour

Smooth and elegant opening, and harmonious taste supported by a great minerality and excellent acidity, which makes it possible to expect remarkable longevity.

Pairing

Excellent with shellfish and flavorful seafood dishes, it is also a valid partner for roasted game and cheeses.

Fish
Shellfish
Cheese
Matured cheese
White fish

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Features

Name Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Vecchie Viti 2019
Type White still
Classification DOC Etna Bianco
Year 2019
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties 80% Carricante, 20% Catarratto Bianco Comune
Country
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, in the second week of October.
Fermentation temperature 13-15 °C
Fermentation period 3 weeks.
Vinification The grapes are cold-macerated for 24 hours. The fermentation lasts for 3 weeks at a temperature of about 22°C.
Ageing After the first ageing in stainless steel vats on fine lees with frequent bâtonnage, the wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrique and further 12 months in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Excellent with shellfish and flavorful seafood dishes, it is also a valid partner for roasted game and cheeses.
On offer Price Nicosia Monte Gorna Etna Bianco Vecchie Viti 2019 € 27.08  ex VAT

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xtraWine
93/100 
2019
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2018
James Suckling
92/100 
2018
Robert Parker
91/100 
2018
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2018
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2016
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
James Suckling
92/100 
2015
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2015
Nicosia

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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