Etna Bianco DOC Sul Vulcano 2021 Donnafugata

The Etna Bianco Sul Vulcano from Donnafugata is a Sicilian wine made from Carricante grapes cultivated in vineyards located between 600 and 750 meters above sea level, on the northern slopes of Mount Etna. The sandy soils of volcanic origin, the continental climate with Mediterranean influences, and the significant temperature fluctuations between day and night confer the wine with a strong personality and a pronounced territorial identity.

The winemaking process involves manual harvesting with careful selection of the grapes, followed by soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Aging takes place for ten months primarily in vats, with a small portion in second and third passage barriques. Subsequently, the wine matures for about sixteen months in the bottle before being marketed.

To the eye, it has a straw yellow color with golden reflections. The nose reveals a complex bouquet with mineral notes, citrus scents of citron and grapefruit, accompanied by white flowers, ginger, and vanilla. On the palate, it is enveloping, fresh, and savory, with pleasant minerality and a long-lasting finish.

Ideal with crustaceans, fish dishes, vegetarian first courses, porcini mushrooms, or white meats.