Barone di Villagrande 2019 Contrada Villagrande, Etna Bianco Superiore DOC

Item Number: 19151

UPC: None

Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Sub Region: Catania
Appellation/AVA: Etna Bianco Superiore DOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vineyard Designation: Contrada Villagrande
Vintage: 2019
Grape(s): 90% Carricante / 10% Other
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Viticulture: Certified Organic
Soil Type: Volcanic soil with basalt stones
Elevation: 700 meters

Terroir Notes: Milo is the home of the Bianco Superiore. This wine comes from Contrada Villagrande and amplifies the characteristics of the Etna area: freshness, longevity, elegance. Milo is different from other areas of Etna DOC as it is much more influenced by the Mediterranean. The vines receive a constant breeze every day and all day, which keeps humidity and fears of mildew away. Huge diurnal shifts from cold mountain air naturally lower the alcohol while preserving acidity and elegance. Oak and chestnut groves surround the vineyards, creating a microclimate particularly suitable for vine growth and sustainable viticulture. The family has been formally committed to organic farming practices since 1989, well before it was in vogue.

Aging: 500-liter oak barrels for 12 months and one year in bottle.

Notes: Immediately elegant, but not demanding, very persistent and warm, it offers evolutions and contrasts of flavors that encourage drinking and, for those who know how to wait (the wine will age well for up to 20 years), unique emotions.