COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Carricante, Catarratto
PRODUCER
Tenute dei Ciclopi
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenute dei Ciclopi Etna Bianco is a white wine from the Etna DOC region of Sicily, Italy. Produced by Tenute dei Ciclopi, a winery founded by three friends returning to their Sicilian heritage, the 2021 vintage primarily features the indigenous Carricante grape, often blended with Catarratto. The vineyards are located at high elevations on volcanic soils, contributing to the wine's unique character. The producer emphasizes sustainable farming and the preservation of old vines, aiming to express the distinct terroir of Mount Etna.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
7-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at altitudes up to 943 meters (over 3000 feet).
Fact 02
The wine is a blend of indigenous Sicilian grapes, Carricante and Catarratto.
Fact 03
Producer's philosophy is to capture the 'fieriness of the volcano and the salt of the sea'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Tenute dei Ciclopi Etna Bianco is produced using indigenous Sicilian grapes, primarily Carricante with some Catarratto. The grapes are hand-harvested to ensure quality. Fermentation typically takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, a technique chosen to preserve the wine's freshness, acidity, and aromatic purity. The wine is generally aged in stainless steel, further emphasizing its crisp and mineral-driven character. The producer employs sustainable farming practices and focuses on preserving old vines, reflecting a philosophy of minimal intervention to express the unique volcanic terroir of Mount Etna.
