Monteleone, Etna Bianco Doc

Crafted from Carricante grapes from two distinct vineyards, this wine blends 70% grapes from Sant’Alfio on the Eastern slopes of Etna with 30% from Contrada Cuba on the North face of the volcano. In the glass, it’s light with green reflections. Aromas of white flowers, citrus, and grass. On the palate, ripe yellow fruit, citrus, and a saline edge. Elegant, clean, with a long finish.

Winery: Monteleone
Appellation: Etna
Average age of vines: 70 years old
Farming Methods: Manual harvest in the early morning and delivery to the cellar in 10 kg boxes
Maturation: 12 to 24 months depending on the type of the wine in 500 and 700 litre oak barrels
Soil: Volcanic soil, made of eruptive materials such as lapillus, pumice, ash and sands, which are naturally rich in minerals
Varietal: Carricante
Vineyard Orientation: less than 500 metres above sea level
Vineyard Size: 2.3 ha

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Monteleone, Etna Bianco Doc 2022	92 James Suckling Fresh and aromatic. Candied citrus, sliced pineapple, green melon, and lifted floral notes of peach blossoms. The round and creamy palate is balanced by refreshing acidity. Leesy aftertaste. Lively and crunchy. Drink now. 3.5/4 Washington Post Mount Etna keeps erupting, and the wines grown on her slopes persist on the palate with an expression of their place. It doesn’t take much imagination to taste the firm acidity from volcanic soil and the saline sea air off the Mediterranean as expressed by Sicily’s native carricante grape. Even if you don’t taste the “sense of place” so prized by wine lovers, the wine may get you thinking about planning a trip there. ABV: 12.5 percent. BW: 555 grams (Average).	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet