Terrazze dell'Etna
Ciuri 2025
| Denomination | IGT Terre Siciliane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | In steel, then in the bottle. |
- Type: Still organic white wine Terre Siciliane IGT 2025
- Grape varieties and style: 100% Nerello Mascalese vinified as white, 'White from Black Grapes' style
- Vinification: Cold maceration, maturation in stainless steel and then in bottle
- Aromatic profile: Tropical fruit, rosemary, fresh and savoury taste, mineral finish
- Origin: Randazzo (CT), high altitude, volcanic soils and sea breezes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ciuri from Terrazze dell’Etna is a refined organic white from the Terre Siciliane, produced through careful white vinification of Nerello Mascalese grapes. This elegant Blanc de Noir style stands out for its vibrant, medium-to-full-bodied sensory profile, supported by a refreshing acidity. On the nose, it opens with an enveloping and fragrant bouquet of tropical fruit, enhanced by delicate nuances of rosemary. The palate reveals a pronounced savouriness, leading the tasting towards a persistent and very clean mineral finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Sicily, specifically in the renowned locality of Bocca d’Orzo in the municipality of Randazzo. The vines grow at high altitude on deep volcanic-lava soils, trained using a mixed head-trained (alberello) and trellis system that ensures balanced yields. The unique cool and airy microclimate, influenced by sea breezes and a marked temperature range between day and night, promotes optimal grape ripening. These unique territorial elements translate in the glass into a taut and saline palate, enriching the wine's profile with an evident mineral drive and a distinct aromatic complexity.
How it is produced
The Nerello Mascalese harvest takes place carefully during the last ten days of September. In the cellar, a rigorous white vinification process is carried out, supported by cold cryomaceration designed to extract the maximum aromatic potential while preserving the pale colour and the finesse of the must. The subsequent fermentation and ageing in stainless steel enhances the natural freshness and vibrancy of the fruit. The process concludes with an additional period of bottle ageing, an essential step to harmonise the savoury component and integrate the complex mineral texture.
History and interesting facts
The name “Ciuri” translates as “flowers”, a reference to the vibrancy of this wine. The most fascinating feature of Ciuri 2025 is its nature as a Blanc de Noir: it is, in fact, created from an experimental white vinification of red Nerello Mascalese grapes. This unusual technique, combined with the unique characteristics of high-altitude volcanic soils, makes the wine a truly singular expression.
Tasting notes
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2008
- Oenologist: Riccardo Cotarella
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 36
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| Name | Terrazze dell'Etna Ciuri 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Terrazze dell'Etna |
| Story | History and interesting facts The name "Ciuri" translates as "flowers", a reference to the vibrancy of this wine. The most fascinating feature of Ciuri 2025 is its nature as a Blanc de Noir: it is, in fact, created from an experimental white vinification of red Nerello Mascalese grapes. This unusual technique, combined with the unique characteristics of high-altitude volcanic soils, makes the wine a truly singular expression. |
| Origin | Bocca d’Orzo Locality - Randazzo (Catania) |
| Climate | Cool and breezy with a significant temperature range between day and night |
| Soil composition | Volcanic-lavic |
| Cultivation system | Mixed bush vine and espalier system |
| Plants per hectare | 9,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | The last ten days of September |
| Production technique | White winemaking with cold maceration |
| Wine making | White vinification with cryomaceration. |
| Aging | In steel, then in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |