Description
Winery | Theresa Eccher |
Wine Label | Alizèe Etna DOC Bianco |
VinWine Brand | Volcanic Origin Collection |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Wine Type | White |
Grape Variety | 100 % Carricante |
Vineyard Location | Contrada Muganazza, Solicchiata di Castiglione di Sicilia, 800 m. a.s.l. |
Soil | lava (lava flow of 1953) |
Harvest | Second half of September, manual, in 20 kilos crates |
Vinification | Cold maceration for about 48 hours, followed by cold setting fermentation in steel tanks |
Aging | in steel tanks for about 6 months, then at least 6 months of aging in bottle |
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Alcohol Vol | 12.5% |
Color | Bright yellow |
Aroma | Intense bouquet fine and fruity. |
Taste | Dry, lively and intense fruity (apples, pears…) with a strong aromatic persistence |
Food Pairing | When cold is perfect as an aperitif; superb with risotto, fish, shellfish, white meats, fresh cheese |
Serving Temperature | 14°-16° C / 57° – 60° F |
Standard Bottle Size (L) | 0.75 |
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