The vineyards for this impressive wine are perched on the southern side of the largest volcano in Europe- Mount Etna, planted on black soils at an altitude of 600 – 750 meters.
Diego and Alberto Cusumano hold just over 500 hectares of Estate Vineyards, producing 3 million bottles annually- not bad for a vineyard established in 1972, and did not gain mainstream recognition until the early 2,000’s.
This is 100% Carricante, a native Sicilian varietal, and is bold, dry with both medium body and acidity and a surprising freshness.
Delightful aromas of a potpourri of citrus, minerals, flint, and pear.
The palate is rich and balanced with elegance and restraint prominent. Intertwined layers of lemons, limes, grapefruit, orange peel, with secondary notes of apple, pear, honey and peach, balanced with a flinty stone note on a lengthy finish. This is Etna in a glass, and worth tasting at least once, or more.
This is drinking so well now but will cellar out to 2028 with confidence.
Pairings should include white fish, lemon butter scallops, grilled calamari, Risotto Primavera, baked or grilled Chicken wings with spices and a lemon marinade and Margherita Pizza.
Earned a 92 pt rating from Falstaff Wine and Food Magazine.
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