Vignadimilo Etna Bianco Superiore DOC 2021 I Vigneri

The Vignadimilo Etna Bianco Superiore DOC 2021 is a wine produced with 100% Carricante grapes, grown in the Milo area, at 750 meters above sea level. Characterized by a unique minerality and extraordinary freshness, it is aged for 12 months in wooden barrels. Notes of citrus fruits, white flowers and aromatic herbs combine in a savory and harmonious sip. Ideal with raw seafood, fresh cheeses and fish dishes.

Vignadimilo Etna Bianco Superiore DOC 2021 I Vigneri: The Essence of the Etna Territory

The Vignadimilo Etna Bianco Superiore DOC 2021 is an extraordinary wine, produced with 100% Carricante grapes, grown in the 39;Milo area, east of Etna, at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level. A unique and fascinating territory, characterized by volcanic soils rich in lapilli and pumice, which give this wine its peculiar mineral and freshness characteristics. This wine tells the story of a vine and an extraordinary land, through a traditional winemaking process that respects and enhances the raw material.

Vignadimilo comes from a plot of just 0.80 hectares and from vines cultivated with the ancient Etna sapling technique, supported by Etna chestnut supports. Each phase of cultivation and production is carried out by hand, without the use of biotechnology, in full respect of nature and the local winemaking tradition. The vinification involves direct pressing of the whole grapes and aging for 12 months in large wooden barrels, followed by further rest in the bottle.

The result is a wine with a strong personality, capable of expressing all the complexity and elegance of Carricante. Perfect to accompany raw seafood, fresh cheeses and fish-based dishes, Vignadimilo 2021 represents the excellence of Etna Bianco Superiore DOC and the fruit of top-level viticulture.

• Colour: Straw yellow with golden reflections, bright and brilliant.
• Aroma: On the nose it presents intense notes of citrus fruits, white and delicate flowers hints of aromatic herbs, accompanied by a marked minerality.
• Flavor: On the palate it is fresh and savory, with a good structure and a long and harmonious finish, characterized by a pleasant note saline and with a well-balanced acidity.
• Production area: Contrada Caselle, in the municipality of Milo, east of Etna, at 750 meters above sea level .
• Soil: Volcanic, sandy soil, with the presence of lapilli and pumice. The substrate is composed of yellow tuffs and red-brown lahars, which give the wine an extraordinary complexity and freshness.
• Winemaking: Direct pressing of the whole grapes with static decantation of the must for about 30 hours. The alcoholic fermentation lasts 13-15 days in 2,000 liter wooden barrels, with a 12-month refinement in 2,500 liter barrels.
• Food pairings: Ideal with raw seafood , fresh cheeses, first and second courses based on fish. To be tried with oysters and shellfish to enhance their minerality and freshness.
• Tasting experience: Wine with a refined and complex character, capable of surprising for its elegance and its capacity to evolve over time, revealing ever new nuances with every sip.