Nicosia Etna Bianco Fondo Filara 2018

Nicosia Etna Bianco Fondo Filara 2018

Nicosia, 0,75 l - 13.00%
60% Carricante, 40% Catarratto Bianco Comune

HK$ 170.00
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Sicily - Italy
White organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

08 - 10°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Young and Fresh White Wines
Nicosia Etna Bianco Fondo Filara 2018
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. It has an incredibly fresh taste characterised by mineral notes and an attractive nutty edge, with a peculiar aniseed finish.

Colour

Straw-yellow colour with brilliant golden highlight.

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

Shellfish risotto, seafood dishes, fried fish and vegetable tempura.

Fish
Shellfish
Cheese

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Features

Name Nicosia Etna Bianco Fondo Filara 2018
Type White organic still
Classification DOC Etna Bianco
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.00% by volume
Grape varieties 60% Carricante, 40% Catarratto Bianco Comune
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Origin Trecastagni (CT)
Climate Altitude: 700-750 m. a.s.l., with good range of temperature between day and night.
Soil composition The soil is volcanic, very rich in minerals.
Cultivation system Espalier spurred cordon.
Harvest By hand into crates, in the second week of October.
Fermentation temperature 13-15 °C
Fermentation period 20-25 days.
Vinification Fermentation : the juice is left to ferment at a controlled temperature of 13-15 °C for approximately 20-25 days. Maceration : the carefully selected grapes are cold macerated for 24 hours; after destemming, they are pressed softly.
Ageing In stainless steel vats on fine lees, a short ageing in tonneaux and 3-4 months in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Shellfish risotto, seafood dishes, fried fish and vegetable tempura.

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