Etna Bianco 'Le Sabbie dell'Etna' Firriato

Etna DOC • Sicily • Firriato
Category
White Wines
Winery
Firriato
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Etna DOC
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Soft pressing and fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature
Aging
Some months on the lees in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Carricante, Catarratto
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Etna DOC captures the distinctive personality of Sicily terroir. Its 13% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Carricante, Catarratto, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. The fruit is sourced from vineyards in a sandy volcanic soil at 720 metres above sea level in Castiglione di Sicilia. Vinification: soft pressing and fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged some months on the lees in steel tanks. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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