Etna Bianco Contrada Calderara, Sicilia Doc, Cottanera, 750 ml

Our Etna DOC Bianco Contrada Calderara is golden straw in color. The nose welcomes us with hints of lemon flowers, elderberry, chamomile, bergamot, sage and fresh oregano that intertwine with white peach and yellow plum. On the palate it releases saline vitality which enhances the sinuous body, enhancing the richness of the finish. A White destined for longevity.

Classification Etna Doc Bianco 100% Carricante variety

Number of bottles 5.600

Municipality of production Castiglione di Sicilia Production area Contrada Calderara Altitude 750 meters above sea level

Average age of the vineyards 45 years old

Surrender 50 quintals of grapes per hectare

Farming system spurred cordon

Planting density 5700 plants per hectare

Winemaking Cold maceration for approximately 24 hours and subsequent static defecation. Fermentation in French oak tonneaux for approximately 40% of the mass; the remaining part ferments in a concrete tank.

Refinement 12 months on wooden yeasts for approximately 40% of the mass; the remaining part refines in cement tanks.

Alcohol 12,5°

PH 3,27

Total Acidity 5.5 g/litre

Soil type lava

Harvest period first week of October

Harvest manual in box

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