COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Carricante
PRODUCER
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
REGION
Sicily
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco Montalto is a 100% Carricante white wine from the Etna Bianco DOC in Sicily, specifically from the Montalto vineyard on the southern slopes of Mount Etna, at elevations between 900 and 950 meters. The producer, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, was founded by Marco de Grazia with a philosophy of minimal intervention to express the unique volcanic terroir. The estate utilizes certified organic farming practices and ancient vines, contributing to the wine's distinctive character.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€87
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated between 900 and 950 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
Grapes are grown in deep, soft, dark volcanic soil rich in ash.
Fact 03
Vines are between 50 and 70 years old.
Fact 04
Certified organic farming practices are employed.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco Montalto begins with soft pressing of the Carricante grapes. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at low temperatures, preceded by a brief cold maceration. The wine then undergoes aging in steel tanks for 9 months, during which malolactic fermentation occurs. The producer emphasizes minimal intervention to highlight the volcanic terroir.
