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Produttori Etna Nord Bizantino - 2021
Etna Bianco DOC
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
60% Carricante, 40% Catarratto
Appellation
Etna Bianco DOC
Vineyard Designation
Castiglione di Sicily Contrada Santa Domenica
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested the first week of October
Aging
1/3 is refined in barriques for 2-3 months.
Alcohol %
12.5
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Powerful like the volcanic land from which it comes, soft like the summer breeze that crosses the island.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
60% Carricante, 40% Catarratto
Appellation
Etna Bianco DOC
Vineyard Designation
Castiglione di Sicily Contrada Santa Domenica
Harvest Date
Hand-harvested the first week of October
Aging
1/3 is refined in barriques for 2-3 months.
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Wine Profile / Tasting Notes
The Etna Bianco Bizantino 2021 from Produttori Etna Nord is a standout white wine that captures the essence of the Etna region. This wine, made from 60% Carricante and 40% Catarratto grapes, exhibits a straw-yellow color and presents a complex bouquet of citrus, floral fragrances, and hints of white fruit. On the palate, it is fresh and savory, with a pronounced mineral vein that reflects the volcanic soils of its origin.
Vineyard Notes
The soil is volcanic in origin, of varying depths. It has a sub-acid reaction and is rich in organic substances. Soil texture is loamy-sandy, with an abundance of skeleton grains in certain areas of the vineyard.
Soils are generally fertile, well-drained and with excellent root exploration. Cover crops with leguminous and/or grass species are grown from planting.
Production Notes
The wine undergoes cryomaceration for 6 hours, followed by fermentation in steel at controlled temperatures (13°-15°C). A portion of the wine (1/3) is aged in barriques for 2-3 months, adding depth and complexity to its profile.
Annual production 2000/5000 0.75 cl bottles - 500 1.5 l magnums
Winemaker Notes
White wine from Carricante and Catarratto grapes with a straw-yellow hue and magnificent flavour. Powerful aromas; it is an immersion in the Mediterranean and pure volcanic emotion. Honey, yellow flowers and citrus fruits proudly proclaim its territorial identity. That sense of sea that is present everywhere on Etna even when you do not see it, with a tangy, salty mineral vein that tastes of surf, cliff-face, oysters and clams, and the sun beating down directly over the Byzantine ruins of its vineyards.
Food & Wine Pairing
Appetizers, first and second courses with white meat, raw fish
More Information
Produttori Etna Nord is a collaborative project located on the scenic slopes of Mount Etna in northern Sicily. This initiative brings together several small, family-run wineries including Cuore di Marchesa, Azienda Agricola Giuseppe Platania, and Tenuta Antina Cavelleria. Each winery contributes its unique terroir and expertise to produce wines that are distinct yet share the common heritage of the Etna region. The volcanic soil, rich in minerals, plays a crucial role in shaping the wines' profiles, adding depth and complexity. The wineries involved are committed to preserving traditional winemaking techniques while also embracing innovative practices to highlight the unique characteristics of native grape varieties like Nerello Mascalese, Carricante, and Catarratto. With a combined annual production of about 20,000 bottles, Produttori Etna Nord focuses on quality and exclusivity, offering wines that reflect the elegance, finesse, and distinctive minerality of the Etna terroir.
