Maugeri
Etna Bianco Contrada Superiore Volpare 2024
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | Fermentation for 90% in stainless steel and 10% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by ageing on fine lees for 8 months. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Carricante, Etna Bianco Superiore DOC 2024
- Volcanic vineyards: Milo on the eastern slope of Etna, 700 metres, terraces and dry-stone walls
- Vinification: hand-picked, gentle pressing and cold cryomaceration for 3 hours
- Ageing: 90% steel, 10% 500-litre French oak, 8 months on fine lees
- Taste and pairings: mineral and fresh, cedar finish; suitable for fish and clams
Description
What kind of wine it is
Contrada Volpare by Maugeri is an elegant Etna Bianco Superiore made from Carricante grapes. On the nose, it reveals a broad aromatic profile, characterised by notes of yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus, broom and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it expresses a truly volcanic character, with pronounced mineral tension and a refreshing acidity. The finish is persistent and offers elegant nuances of citron. Thanks to its lean and crisp structure, it pairs perfectly with seafood dishes, carpaccio and first courses such as spaghetti with clams.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Sicily, in the municipality of Milo, on the eastern slope of the volcano, the prime area for Etna Bianco Superiore. The vineyards, situated at around seven hundred metres above sea level, are cultivated as bush vines on small terraces bordered by the typical dry-stone walls made of lava stone. In this context of heroic viticulture, the sandy volcanic soil rich in minerals gives the wine a distinctive savouriness. Organic production ensures the utmost respect for the mountain environment and the integrity of the land.
How it is produced
Production begins with the manual harvesting of the Carricante grapes, followed by gentle pressing. The must undergoes a brief cryo-maceration and cold clarification to preserve its aromatic freshness. Fermentation takes place mainly in stainless steel, while a small portion matures in French oak barrels to enhance its complexity. The process concludes with ageing on fine lees for eight months, a technique that imparts structure and precision to the palate.
History and Curiosities
Born at 700 metres above sea level on the eastern slope of the volcano, Maugeri's Etna Bianco Superiore DOC embodies the essence of heroic viticulture. This organic wine made from Carricante grapes originates from seven hectares of bush-trained vines, carefully protected by dry-stone walls of lava stone. The Sicilian estate ensures complete traceability from the manual harvest at the beginning of October. Already awarded the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, this label expresses in the glass all the elegant identity of its territory.
Awards
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2024
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2020
- Oenologist: Emiliano Falsini
- Bottles produced: 40.000
- Hectares: 7
Renato remains a child of the 1960s, knowing every corner of the estate, with his children Carla, Michela and Paola accompanying him in every decision. Three professional women, who through the wine give expression to the intimate relationship between the calling of the land and their family values linked to environmental and social sustainability. Read more
| Name | Maugeri Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Volpare 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Maugeri |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born at 700 metres above sea level on the eastern slope of the volcano, Maugeri's Etna Bianco Superiore DOC embodies the essence of heroic viticulture. This organic wine made from Carricante grapes originates from seven hectares of bush-trained vines, carefully protected by dry-stone walls of lava stone. The Sicilian estate ensures complete traceability from the manual harvest at the beginning of October. Already awarded the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, this label expresses in the glass all the elegant identity of its territory. |
| Origin | Contrada Volpare, Milo (eastern slope of Etna, province of Catania, Sicily, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Sandy volcanic soil, rich in minerals |
| Cultivation system | Bush-trained on small terraces with dry lava stone walls |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting of the grapes, gentle pressing, cryomaceration for three hours, fermentation 90% in stainless steel and 10% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, ageing on fine lees for 8 months |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes, gentle pressing with a pneumatic press, cryomaceration for three hours, cold clarification of the must, fermentation 90% in stainless steel and 10% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, ageing on fine lees for 8 months. |
| Aging | Fermentation for 90% in stainless steel and 10% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by ageing on fine lees for 8 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |