Nicosia “Lenza di Munti” Etna Bianco

The Winery Says: "Made with selected grapes grown on lava terraces high above sea level, these Etna wines represent a unique combination of the typical elegance of mountain wine and minerality due to volcanic origin. The extraordinary wealth of minerals in Etna's volcanic soils is the source of the typical flavors of the wines produced here.
The quality of the soil is closely tied to Etna’s volcanic origins, as it was formed through the disintegration of lavas with different compositions and from different eras, and eruptive materials such as sands, ashes, pumice stone and “lapilli”. Even the climate distinguishes the Etna area with respect to the rest of Sicily. The average temperatures on the mountains are lower and the climate also changes depending on the slope and the altitude.
From a winemaking standpoint, the wine diurnal temperature range is fundamental, as it gives the wines their good freshness and elegant aromas. (Etna Bianco) is an indigenous white grape cultivated exclusively on Etna and its name refers to the plant considerable productivity. In fact, the name Carricante refers to a "plant full of fruits."