SKU: 20189
Brand: Wiegner
Nota erbacea tipica del vitigno arricchita da sentori floreali, finale gradevole.
SKU: 20186
Brand: Wiegner
Buona acidità supportata da una inaspettata morbidezza, fresco, beverino, dal finale molto lungo e complesso con sentori di frutta fresca
SKU: 20182
Brand: Wiegner
Palato Gusto: viva acidità, sorso snello spiccatamente salino, fresco, di grande bevibilità. Si caratterizza per la dinamicità e l'ottimo allungo.
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SKU: 17345
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata 's Etna Bianco “Sul Vulcano” is a fresh and mineral wine born on the slopes of the great Sicilian volcano, at 750 meters above sea level. It is vinified in steel and aged in French barriques. It smells of white flowers, citrus and flint. The sip is taut, very fresh, savory and mineral, with good persistence
SKU: 16783
Brand: Girolamo Russo
Etna Bianco "San Lorenzo" is a mineral and delicate white wine, made with Carricante grapes and other local varieties that grow at high altitudes on the sandy soils of the Great Volcano. The nose has a fine and very mineral olfactory profile, with suggestive notes of white pulp fruit, citrus fruits and pleasant floral sensations. It reveals a slender and dynamic body, of great progression and freshness, with a clear mineral trail
SKU: 16782
Brand: Girolamo Russo
Etna Bianco "San Lorenzo" is a mineral and delicate white wine, made with Carricante grapes and other local varieties that grow at high altitudes on the sandy soils of the Great Volcano. The nose has a fine and very mineral olfactory profile, with suggestive notes of white pulp fruit, citrus fruits and pleasant floral sensations. It reveals a slender and dynamic body, of great progression and freshness, with a clear mineral trail
SKU: 16779
Brand: Girolamo Russo
Girolamo Russo's Etna Bianco Nerina was born in vineyards located in the extraordinary wine-growing panorama of Etna, a terroir particularly suited to the production of wines of great value and in which the vines are trained as saplings, in this case at approx. 700 m. slm
SKU: 16778
Brand: Girolamo Russo
Girolamo Russo's Etna Bianco Nerina was born in vineyards located in the extraordinary wine-growing panorama of Etna, a terroir particularly suited to the production of wines of great value and in which the vines are trained as saplings, in this case at approx. 700 m. slm
SKU: 15130
Brand: Federico Curtaz
Gamma is a white wine of great finesse, dry and vertical as the Etna wines know how to be, long-lived, balanced in the play between acidity and body of the wine. It has a straw yellow color and an aroma of wild herbs and altitude flowers. --- Gamma: in physics, Gamma is the notation of the Lorenz factor, an equation that relates the dilation of time to the contraction of physical quantities, discovered at the time by Einstein. Wine makes people talk, unites people, expands the perception of time. Anyone who is passionate will experience the long chats around the emotional details that wine offers. Hours in which emotion and passion gracefully distort reality, transforming discussions around wine into pleasant journeys through history, culture and places, without moving from the table. Whenever wine is on the table, in the glass, it becomes a means for those who are passionate about it for long and passionate conversations. Culture, art, gastronomy mix with the evocation of the places where wine is produced, a virtual journey that extends for hours. Time and space confuse, wrap around flavors, colors and aromas, evoking emotions that come from often unknown lands.
SKU: 15128
Brand: Federico Curtaz
Kudos is a white wine from an ancient, elegant and profound vineyard. Acidity and thickness played on the blade of the knife, to be drunk young or stored for years, according to his own inspiration
SKU: 15087
Brand: Davide Fregonese
Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Etna bianco is produced with grapes from Carricante vines (with small percentages of other native varieties). The vineyards are grown in Montedolce and Solicchiata, on volcanic soil at an altitude of 730 - 750 m slm with north, north-east exposure. The harvest takes place in mid-October, the vinification takes place by direct pressing, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 15 days. Refinement always in steel, on fine lees for about 5 months with weekly battonage. In the glass it shows a beautiful paglierino.Pieno yellow color. Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Aromas of white-fleshed fruits arrive on the nose, with hints of Mediterranean aromatic herbs. Mineral, fresh and intense taste, with a full, savory and persistent finish. It goes perfectly with seafood first courses, is perfect with fried fish and excellent with sea bream cooked in coarse salt.
SKU: 14239
Brand: Filippo Grasso
An elegant white, with well-marked mineral notes and a persistent and pleasant flavor on the palate. Excellent glass to combine, in order to be able to savor its exceptional qualities to the fullest, with seafood first courses, grilled roasted fish, shellfish and seafood appetizers.
SKU: 11918
Brand: Vivera
Vivera ETNA BIANCO is bottled in the month of March, the first of the original Roman calendar and consecrated to Mars, god of agriculture and war. I dedicate this wine to all the farmers who, with the tenacity of ancient warriors, fight every day to give us fruits that make their memory eternal
SKU: 11915
Brand: Vivera
"Sire" is the king you see "sali"-re in his journey to plant and tend the vineyards, a constant reminder that wine is hard work and that only a careful commitment creates uniqueness.
SKU: 9112
Brand: Cottanera
The soil of Calderara, a mixture of black pumice and basalt, enhances the minerality typical of Carricante. Our Etna DOC Bianco Contrada Calderara has a golden straw color. The nose welcomes us with hints of lemon blossom, elderberry, chamomile, bergamot, sage and fresh oregano that intertwine with white peach and yellow plum. On the palate it releases saline vitality that enhances the sinuous body enhancing the richness of the finish. A White destined for longevity.
SKU: 7008
Brand: Donnafugata
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- Isolano comes from a selection of Carricante grapes from the 2019 harvest: a white with a refined bouquet with citrus scents, notes of broom in bloom and volcanic and Mediterranean aromatic herbs, Isolano stands out for its enveloping and magnificent minerality.
SKU: 7006
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata presents two new prestigious productions grown on the slopes of the Etna volcano, in collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana: the white Isolano and the red Cuordilava , the result of the mountain viticulture of this terroir. After the success of the Rosa rosé and a special limited edition of the 2016 Tancredi red, Donnafugata continues the partnership with Dolce & Gabbana, focusing its commitment on the prestigious Etna Doc wines. The highest active volcano in Europe offers a unique habitat for quality viticulture: the Sicilian sunshine is combined with the high altitude of the vineyards, where the soils of lava origin and native vines are identifying. An interaction of factors that through careful craftsmanship , from the vineyard to the cellar, gives life to wines with an unmistakable personality. Isolano comes from a selection of Carricante grapes from the 2019 harvest: a white with a refined bouquet with citrus scents, notes of broom in bloom and volcanic and Mediterranean aromatic herbs, Isolano stands out for its enveloping and magnificent minerality.
SKU: 4225
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata 's Etna Bianco “Sul Vulcano” is a fresh and mineral wine born on the slopes of the great Sicilian volcano, at 750 meters above sea level. It is vinified in steel and aged in French barriques. It smells of white flowers, citrus and flint. The sip is taut, very fresh, savory and mineral, with good persistence
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SKU: 2396
Brand: Donnafugata
Donnafugata 's Etna Bianco “Sul Vulcano” is a fresh and mineral wine born on the slopes of the great Sicilian volcano, at 750 meters above sea level. It is vinified in steel and aged in French barriques. It smells of white flowers, citrus and flint. The sip is taut, very fresh, savory and mineral, with good persistence
SKU: 1304
Brand: Tornatore
Deep straw yellow, with intense and pleasant aromas of flowers and white pulp fruit, with a splash of citrus. Fresh and savory mouth, with a full and juicy sip, with a long and vibrant finish that closes on notes of aromatic herbs and honey. Particularly suitable to accompany appetizers and seafood first courses, such as seafood salad, tagliolini with clams and zucchini, fettuccine with crab meat and risotto with shrimps.
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Denomination Etna Bianco Wines: The Elegance of Sicilian White Wines
Etna, with its majesty and volcanic beauty, is not only famous for its high quality red wines, but also offers an astonishing production of white wines. The "Denominazione Vini Etna Bianco " represents a refined selection of white wines from the slopes of the highest active volcano in Europe. In this article we will explore the distinctive characteristics of Etna white wines, their unique terroir and how they pair perfectly with Sicilian cuisine.
The Terroir of Etna for White Wines
A Volcanic Terrain of Exceptional Fertility
The vineyards that extend on the slopes of Etna benefit from an extraordinarily fertile volcanic soil. The mineral-rich soils, deposited by past volcanic eruptions, give Etna white wines a unique aromatic profile and considerable complexity.
Cool Climate and Sea Breezes
Etna's climate is influenced by its altitude and proximity to the sea. The vines benefit from cool sea breezes which moderate temperatures during the summer, preserving the acidity of the grapes and maintaining a vibrant freshness in the white wines.
The native grapes of Etna
Il Carricante: The Iconic Grape
Carricante is the most representative native white grape of Etna. This variety, cultivated for centuries on the slopes of the volcano, gives Etna white wines elegance, freshness and a marked minerality.
The Other Autochthonous Grape: Catarratto
In addition to Carricante, another important native grape in Etna Bianco is Catarratto. This variety contributes to the structure and fullness of the wines, adding complexity and a pleasant smoothness on the palate.
Wine Styles and Characteristics
Elegance and Complexity
Etna white wines stand out for their elegance and complexity. Thanks to the unique combination of terroir and grape variety, these wines offer intense aromas, a refined acidity and a harmonious balance between freshness and structure.
Aromatic and gustatory notes
In Etna white wines it is possible to perceive a bouquet of aromas ranging from citrus notes, such as lemon and orange, to white flowers, aromatic herbs and mineral nuances. On the palate, elegant wines are revealed with a pleasant sapidity and a long persistence.
Food pairings
Seafood and Fish-Based Dishes
Etna white wines are an excellent choice to combine with fresh, raw or cooked seafood, such as oysters, prawns and sea urchins. They also go wonderfully with fish-based dishes, such as grilled swordfish or marinated tuna.
Fresh Cheeses and Vegetable Salads
The white wines of Etna go well with fresh and creamy cheeses, such as sheep ricotta. They are also perfect to accompany fresh vegetable salads, offering a pleasant freshness and a mineral note.
The "Denominazione Vini Etna Bianco " represents the elegance and complexity of the white wines produced on the slopes of Etna. Thanks to the unique terroir and native varieties such as Carricante and Catarratto, Etna white wines offer a unique tasting experience. Whether paired with fresh fish dishes or creamy cheeses, Etna white wines are a true treasure of Sicily, which delights the palates of those who taste them.
FAQs
What are the main grapes used in the production of Etna white wines?
The main grapes used are Carricante and Catarratto, both indigenous to Etna.
What distinctive characteristics do Etna white wines have?
Etna white wines stand out for their elegance, complexity, intense aromas, refined acidity and harmonious balance.
Which dishes go well with Etna white wines?
Etna white wines go perfectly with seafood, fish-based dishes, fresh cheeses and vegetable salads.
How are Etna white wines influenced by the volcanic terroir?
The volcanic terroir gives the Etna white wines a unique aromatic profile and a remarkable complexity thanks to the mineral-rich soils.
What are the distinctive characteristics of Carricante, the iconic grape of Etna Bianco?
Carricante gives Etna white wines elegance, freshness and a marked minerality.