We selected and harvested the grapes from the most suitable part of the vineyard in Contrada Sciaranuova, covering approximately half a hectare. The clusters were pressed and entirely fermented in a 25hl Slavonian oak barrel at a controlled temperature. Here, after fermentation was completed, the wine “rested” and evolved on its fine lees for a year.
GRANDE VIGNA SCIARANUOVA BIANCO
This vineyard located at 730 m.a.s.l. on the North slope of Etna in the Randazzo region was planted by the Tasca family in 2017. Contrada Sciaranuova covers about 14 ha, of which 4.9 are planted with vines, with the remaining surrounding area all chestnut groves. Spurred pruned and guyot.
Soils of volcanic origin belong to two different lava formations that occurred between 15,000 and 4,000 years ago.
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Grapes: Carricante
Appellation: White – Etna DOC
Production area: North slopes of Etna volcano – Contrada Sciaranuova – Randazzo, Catania – Sicily
Soil: volcanic formations that are between 15,000 and 4,000 years old
Age of vineyard: 2017
Elevation: 730 m a.s.l.
Exposure: north-south
Training system: espalier
Pruning system: guyot
Vines per ha: 4,160
Yields per ha: 62 ql
Harvest: October 17th, 2022
Climate trends: the vintage was characterized by a cool spring with sporadic rains, followed by a very hot summer. The August rains and high temperatures in September ensured the complete ripening of Carricante. The first half of October, with its limited rainfall, allowed for a delayed harvest, enhancing the aromatic complexity of the grapes.
Fermentation: in 25hl oak barrels on fine lees
Fermentation temperature: 18°C
Duration of fermentation: 8 days
Malolactic fermentation: not carried out
Ageing: in 25hl oak barrels on fine lees for 12 months
Alcohol content: 12.5% Vol.
Wine analytical data: pH 3.20 – TA 7.04 g/l – RS 0.6 g/l – TE 21.9 g/l
Contains sulphites
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Awards
- Vintage 2022Guide James SucklingAward 96/100