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Etna White Contrada Calderara, Sicily Doc, Cottanera, 750 ml

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Our Etna Doc White Contrada Calderara is golden straw-colored. The nose welcomes us with hints of lemon flowers, elderberry, chamomile, bergamot, sage and fresh oregano that intertwine with white fishing and yellow plum. On the palate it releases saline vitality that enhances the sinuous body enhancing the wealth of the final. A white intended for longevity.

Classification Etna Doc White Variety 100% Tapering
Number of bottles 5.600
Common of production Castiglione di Sicilia Production area Contrada Calderara Altitude 750 meters S.L.M
Average age of the vineyards 45 years
Surrender 50 quintals of grapes per hectare
Breeding system spurred cordon
Plant density 5700 plants per hectare
Vinification Cold maceration for about 24 hours and subsequent static defecation. Fermentation in French oak tonneaux for about 40% of the mass; The remaining part ferments in cement tank.
Aging 12 months on wooden yeasts for about 40% of the mass; The remaining part refines in cement tank.
Alcohol 12,5°
PH 3,27
Total acidity 5.5 g / lt
Type of soil lava
Vintage era First week of October
Harvest Manual in box

Acknowledgment

Vintage 2014

Wine Advocate
92 +/100
2017

The essential wines guide by Daniele Cernili
96/100
2017

James Suckling
92/100
2016

Vinous by Antonio Galloni
90 +/100
2016

Wine Enthusiast
89/100

Vintage 2015

James Suckling
93/100
2018

Wine Advocate
92/100
2017

Vinous by Antonio Galloni - Ian d 'Agata
92/100
2017

Vintage 2016

3 Star Rosse Guide Wines of Veronelli
3/3
2019
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3/3
2019
Wine Advocate
92/100
2017