IL MUSMECI BIANCO CONTRADA CASELLE
OUR WINES
Our Bianco Superiore comes from a manual selection from Alberelli Centenari di Carricante in the iconic Contrada of the same name located in the municipality of Milo, where the unique climatic conditions, the volcanic soil and the combination of altitude and the influence of the Ionian Sea guarantee verticality, flavor and great aging potential. Our Il Musmeci fermented in French oak and then aged for 24 months in stainless steel and then another 12 months in the bottle. The nose is reminiscent of anise, wild fennel, wax, bread crust and candied lemon, this Cru stands out for its persistence and complexity, bringing back to the nose the memory of the sea, but also the elegant and fresh notes of a great mountain wine.
NAME: Etna Bianco D.O.C.
VARIETY: Carricante 100%
TASTING NOTE
COLOR: straw yellow with green shades
SMELL: aromatic herbs, lemon thyme, vanilla, wax, citrus peel
TASTE: complex and vertical, clear and savory
CHARACTERISTIC OF THE PRODUCTION AREA
VINEYARD AREA: 1/2 ha
AGE OF THE VINEYARD: 90 years 7 original rootstocks
EXPOSURE: est
ALTITUDE: 950 m.
COMPOSITION OF THE LAND: Milo, Contrada Caselle. Milo, on the eastern side of Etna is the home of the Carricante grape, often lashed by heavy rains, it has the highest percentage of rain on the whole island. The composition of the soil is complex with extreme pedo-climatic conditions, which if expertly supported are able to give wines that are unique in taste and longevity. The soil, formed by centuries of volcanic activity, has different layers of minerals and salts, pumice, lapilli, fine and light ash. This terroir, with a subacid reaction, is particularly fertile and capable of producing a very high total acidity. Here the Carricante finds its pure and typical expression. The unique conditions, in fact, allow grapes to be grown at incredibly high altitudes, with great potential for late ripening and aging.
HARVEST: October
YIELD PER HA: 4.0 quintals
VINIFICATION AND AGING: 2 years in stainless steel, 6 months in tonneaux and 2 years in the bottle
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 650 bottles per year.
