Grape varieties
70% Carricante, 30% Catarratto
Allergens
Contains sulfites
Notes
In the nose citrus and stone notes with some slate. Full body with tropical fruit character and pleasant acidity.
Vinification
The grapes come from the 2.5 ha plot in Arcuria, on the north side of Etna at 600 m.a.s.l., The harvest takes place at the end of October. The vinification in cement tanks is carried out with our own yeasts. The maturation on the fine yeast lasts another 6 months. Annual production: 16'000 bottles
Accompanying
pasta, crustaceans
Producer
GRACI
The Graci winery is located in Passopisciaro on the northern flank of the Etna river. The vines are located in the district of Arcuria at an altitude of a good 600 metres above sea level. Here the native white varieties Carricante (1.5 ha) and Cataratto (1 ha) as well as Nerello Mascalese (15 ha) thrive among the reds. The volcanic soil and the high altitude contribute to the fact that wines of incredible elegance can be produced here.
The Graci winery is located in Passopisciaro on the northern flank of the Etna river. The vines are located in the district of Arcuria at an altitude of a good 600 metres above sea level. Here the native white varieties Carricante (1.5 ha) and Cataratto (1 ha) as well as Nerello Mascalese (15 ha) thrive among the reds. The volcanic soil and the high altitude contribute to the fact that wines of incredible elegance can be produced here.