Maugeri
Etna Bianco Contrada Superiore Volpare 2025
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | 90% fermentation in stainless steel and 10% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by ageing on the fine lees for 8 months. |
- Type and grape: Etna Bianco Superiore 2025 from 100% Carricante
- Aroma profile: Notes of yellow fruit, citrus, broom, aromatic herbs and a citron finish
- Palate: Taut, fresh and savoury with marked volcanic minerality
- Origin: Milo, Eastern Etna (700m); bush vines on lava terraces
- Maturation: 90% stainless steel, 10% oak; 8 months on the fine lees
Description
Type of wine
Contrada Volpare by Maugeri is a Sicilian white wine that embodies the essence of Etna Bianco Superiore. Made from Carricante grapes vinified in steel and oak barrels, it stands out for an elegant bouquet of yellow-fleshed fruit, citrus, broom and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it expresses an authentic volcanic character and a clear mineral tension, with a slender sip and a citron finish perfect for accompanying refined seafood dishes and light carpaccios.
Origin
The grapes come from the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, in the territory of Milo. The vineyards are located at seven hundred metres above sea level and are cultivated using the alberello (bush-vined) system on small terraces delimited by traditional dry-stone lava walls. The sandy volcanic soil, rich in minerals, gives the wine an unmistakable savouriness and great verticality. The agronomic management follows the principles of organic viticulture, respecting the natural balance of a unique and extreme landscape.
How it is produced
Processing begins in October with a manual harvest, followed by soft pressing. To maintain the integrity of the aromatic profile, the must undergoes a brief cryomaceration and cold clarification. Fermentation takes place mainly in steel tanks, while part of the mass matures in French oak barrels, adding complexity without overpowering the grape variety's character. The process concludes with ageing on the fine lees for eight months, an essential phase to provide structure, texture and absolute precision to the long finish.
History and Trivia
Born at an altitude of 700 metres on the eastern slopes of the volcano, this Etna Bianco Superiore embodies pure heroic viticulture. In Milo, prized organic Carricante grapes are grown using the traditional bush-vial (alberello) method on small terraces supported by historic dry lava stone walls. From the meticulous manual harvest at the beginning of October comes a label of excellence, boasting an authentic territorial identity. Awarded the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, this wine unites the volcanic earth with the sea in a vibrant mineral elegance.
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 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Maugeri |
| Story | History and Trivia Born at an altitude of 700 metres on the eastern slopes of the volcano, this Etna Bianco Superiore embodies pure heroic viticulture. In Milo, prized organic Carricante grapes are grown using the traditional bush-vial (alberello) method on small terraces supported by historic dry lava stone walls. From the meticulous manual harvest at the beginning of October comes a label of excellence, boasting an authentic territorial identity. Awarded the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, this wine unites the volcanic earth with the sea in a vibrant mineral elegance. |
| Origin | Contrada Volpare, Milo (eastern slopes of Mount Etna, province of Catania, Sicily, Italy) |
| Soil composition | Sandy volcanic soil, rich in minerals |
| Cultivation system | Alberello-trained vines on small terraces with lava stone dry walls |
| Plants per hectare | Six thousand |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting of the grapes, gentle pressing, cold maceration (approximately 3 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. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes, gentle pressing with a pneumatic press, brief cryomaceration (about 3 hours), cold settling of the must, fermentation with 90% in stainless steel and 10% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux; ageing on the fine lees for 8 months. |
| Aging | 90% fermentation in stainless steel and 10% in 500-litre French oak tonneaux, followed by ageing on the fine lees for 8 months. |
| Year production | 22000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |