Eduardo Torres Acosta
Versante Nord 2025
| Denomination | IGT Terre Siciliane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Minnella Bianca, Ansonica/Inzolia, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Grecanico Dorato |
| Aging | Ageing in concrete tanks and in old 2.28 hl barrels |
- IGT White: from Etna's volcanic soils, it stands out for its marked tension and minerality
- Blend of indigenous grape varieties: 50% Minnella with Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia and Grecanico
- Old vines: at an altitude of 550-930m, cultivated as bush vines on volcanic ash sands
- Vinification: spontaneous, two days of skin maceration, no temperature control
- Profile and pairings: matured in concrete and barrels; dynamic, perfect with cheese and fish
Description
What type of wine it is
Versante Nord by Eduardo Torres Acosta is a Sicilian white wine that expresses the authentic character of the Terre Siciliane, vinified through spontaneous fermentation and aged in concrete and old barrels. This blend of local grapes combines Minnella Bianca, Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia and Grecanico in an essential and expressive profile. On the palate, it stands out for its marked mineral footprint, offering a taut, vibrant sip with a textural quality. Its linear freshness makes it ideal for pairing with cheeses and lean fish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Sicily region, on the northern slopes of Etna, from historic parcels located in the districts of Pietramarina, Allegracore, Piano Daini, Frierà, Zucconero and Marchesa. The vineyards are situated between 550 and 930 metres above sea level and are cultivated with the utmost respect for the environment. The 50-year-old vines, trained using the alberello and double cordon systems, take root in soils composed of volcanic ash sands. This unique terroir gives the wine a vibrant tension and precision, the result of an ecosystem where white grape varieties historically grow among the red grape rows.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in the last week of September. In the cellar, the must begins spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by skin maceration for two days without temperature control. Ageing continues in concrete tanks and old barrels, allowing for an evolution that fully respects the territorial identity. This results in a white wine with a compact and dynamic structure, deeply linked to the energy of the volcanic soil.
History and Facts
Eduardo Torres Acosta's Versante Nord 2025 celebrates authentic Etnean viticulture, originating from vines aged over 50 years rooted in high-altitude volcanic sands. Cultivated in the most historic districts, these ancient plants carry on the tradition of mixing white grapes within the rows of Nerello Mascalese. Thanks to spontaneous fermentation with short maceration and patient resting in concrete and old barrels, the wine offers a vibrant and faithful expression of the territory, awarded 91 points by Decanter.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
In 2012, he participated in the grape harvest at Arianna Occhipinti's, and a year later he worked as an oenologist at the Passopisciaro winery, attracted by the volcanic territory. In 2014, he began his work to restore the leased vineyards on Etna's northern slope. In the same year he bottled his first vintage.
Today we work 4.7 ha divided into 9 vineyards at different heights and districts. We continue to recover old vineyards that are 90% cultivated with the traditional alberello system. Today the company believes in the importance of continuous comparison and sharing with other producers, in the knowledge of other territories and other varieties. This is how we try to interpret a territory and make it known within a glass. Read more
| Name | Eduardo Torres Acosta Carricante Versante Nord 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Minnella Bianca, Ansonica/Inzolia, Carricante, Catarratto Bianco Comune, Grecanico Dorato |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Eduardo Torres Acosta |
| Story | History and Facts Eduardo Torres Acosta's Versante Nord 2025 celebrates authentic Etnean viticulture, originating from vines aged over 50 years rooted in high-altitude volcanic sands. Cultivated in the most historic districts, these ancient plants carry on the tradition of mixing white grapes within the rows of Nerello Mascalese. Thanks to spontaneous fermentation with short maceration and patient resting in concrete and old barrels, the wine offers a vibrant and faithful expression of the territory, awarded 91 points by Decanter. |
| Origin | Northern slopes of Mount Etna (districts of Pietramarina, Allegracore, Piano Daini, Frierà, Zucconero and Marchesa), Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Fine sands from volcanic ash originating from various lava flows |
| Cultivation system | Etna bush-vine and double cordon |
| Harvest | Last week of September |
| Fermentation temperature | Without temperature control |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; two-day maceration on the skins without temperature control; ageing in concrete tanks and old 2.28 hl barrels |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, two-day maceration on the skins without temperature control; ageing in concrete tanks and in old 2.28 hl barrels. |
| Aging | Ageing in concrete tanks and in old 2.28 hl barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |