Vecchie Viti Monte Gorna Etna Bianco DOC 2018 - Nicosia x 6

Why the winemaker recommends Nicosia Contrada Monte Gorna Etna Bianco (Cru 'Vecchie Viti')

Very good wine with marked minerality! Advised!

Characteristics of the white wine Cru Vecchie Viti Monte Gorna di Nicosia

Aging in steel on fine lees with frequent batonnage, one year in the bottle. A white Cru Vecchie Viti Monte Gorna bright golden yellow, complex and elegant nose, quince, kaiser pear, broom flowers, chamomile and jasmine. In the background, balsamic and mineral breaths with hints of mint, flint and honeyed hints. Soft and elegant entry, harmonious taste supported by a good flavor and an excellent acidity which reveals a notable longevity.

Recommended pairings for this Etna white DOC 2018 wine

The pairing of Etna Bianco with monkfish in a rich dish of peas and red peppers is excellent.

Aging for 4 years, of which 12 months in barrique, makes the wine very complex, significantly enhancing the flavor of the fish.

Uncork and serve at a temperature of 10°-12°C in a large Tulipano glass.

Nicosia winery

Sicily in five generations, 1898 Francesco Nicosia, the great-grandfather of Etna wine, already known and appreciated in Europe for its "volcanic" and mineral strength. In the 20th century, Carmelo Nicosia expanded and renovated the vineyards and created a modern winery, at the foot of one of the extinct craters that dot Etna. The Monte Gorna estate with its typical lava terraces where the native vines of the volcano grow. He therefore leads the family company to be the protagonist of the rebirth of Sicilian wine

Cantine Nicosia promotes the territory, starting from the prized native vines and the international varieties that are best suited to Sicily. A path of excellence in the Sicilian wine tradi