Etna Bianco 'Don Michele' Tenute Moganazzi

Etna DOC • Sicily • Tenute Moganazzi
Category
White Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Etna DOC
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
8 months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Carricante, with a small percentage of Catarratto
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Sicily winemaking, this Etna DOC reflects generations of local expertise. At 13% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Carricante, with a small percentage of Catarratto, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards old sapling vines that are 80 years old In the Nothern-East slope of Etna, in Contrada Moganazzi in Pasopisciaro, rootedin a volcanic soil at 650 m above sea level. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged 8 months in steel tanks. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

Seafood risotto
Shellfish and crustaceans
Fresh seafood and fish
Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
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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