Etna Bianco 'Lenza di Munti 720 slm' from the Nicosia winery is a fresh Sicilian white wine with volcanic origins, born from a blend of Catarratto and Carricante grown 720 meters above sea level. Rich, flowing, with a marked minerality that is expressed both on the palate and in the iodine notes that accompany the more typical hints of white flowers, citrus and yellow apple. Its marine echoes make it an ideal companion for seafood dinners!
- ETNA BIANCO 'LENZA DI MUNTI 720 SLM' NICOSIA 2022 DESCRIPTION
- The Etna Bianco Lenza di Munti 720 slm€ , produced by Cantine Nicosia, puts the emphasis on altitude, one of the elements that emblematically characterizes Etna viticulture. The presence of a volcano over 3,300 meters high in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea creates a unique microclimate, which has been revealed to be perfect for high quality viticulture. The wine perfectly expresses the character of the terroir, blending aromatic intensity with a mineral freshness that gives a tense and vibrant sip.
- "Lenza di Munti 720 slm" Etna Bianco di Nicosia is born in one of the most important and historic cellars del Mongibello. The estate is located near Trecastagni, in the south
- eastern area of the volcano and is made up of numerous plots located at different altitudes. The management of the vineyards follows the organic farming regulations, without the use of products chemicals. The Carricante and Catarratto grapes come from vineyards located at an altitude of 720 meters above sea level, on soils made up of volcanic sands, very draining and rich in mineral substances. The cool and sunny climate, characterized by strong temperature variations, favors maturation with excellent aromatic profiles. The harvest is carried out manually towards mid
- October. Before soft pressing, the grapes are subjected to a cryomaceration lasting 24 hours. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15
- 18°C. Before bottling, the wine is refined for several months in steel tanks.
- The Etna Bianco wine Lenza di Munti 720 slm' by Cantina Nicosia is a label with a typically territorial style, which highlights the vocation of the Etna territory to the production of great whites, also capable of aging very well, developing interesting evolutionary aromas. In the glass it presents a light yellow color with bright reflections. On the nose it releases intense and elegant aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit, green apple, aromas of white pulp fruit and floral nuances. Fragrant and smooth, on the palate it is rich and sunny, with a ripe fruit, well balanced by a lively freshness and a pleasantly savoury finish.
- Colour
- Bright straw yellow
- Scent
- Notes of white flowers, yellow apple , citrus and marine undertones
- Taste
- Fresh and flowing, rich and persistent, with a distinct minerality
