COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Carricante, Catarratto
PRODUCER
Tenute Mannino
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tenute Mannino Etna Bianco Aurantica 2023 is a white wine from the Etna DOC appellation in Sicily, Italy. Produced by Tenute Mannino, a family estate founded in 1873, the wine is a blend of 80% Carricante and 20% Catarratto. The vineyards are located on the eastern side of Mount Etna in Viagrande and on the northern side in Castiglione di Sicilia, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level, on volcanic soils. The average age of the vines is 20 years.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated on volcanic soil at 450 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
The average age of the vines is 20 years.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage received high scores from Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tenute Mannino Etna Bianco Aurantica 2023 begins with a manual harvest in the second half of September. The grapes undergo soft pressing followed by cold static decantation. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with temperature control (14-15°C). For the 2023 vintage, there is mention of long skin-contact maceration at controlled temperatures and spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 12 months in 1500-liter French Oak foudres and 500-liter demi-muids barrels.
