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| Pietramarina Etna D.O.C. Cru Benanti. E' possibile scegliere l'annata : 04 , 05 , 06 |
Area of production
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countryside Caselle, on the eastern
side of Etna, commune of Milo (Ct).
Only the Etna Bianco produced in
this region may be given the title of
Superiore. |
| Altitude |
950 m asl. |
| Climate |
high rainfall and humidity with great temperature changes throughout the day. |
| Terrain |
sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals with subacid reaction. |
| Grape variety |
Carricante 100%, grown as alberello
(free standing bush), in part root
stock. This indigenous vine is
cultivated only on Etna. It seems that
the name Carricante has been given
by the vine-growers of Viagrande
because of its constant production
over the years. The bunches, at
ripeness are of average length, usually
scattered. The grapes are medium-size
with pruinose skin, green yellowish
colour, juicy pulps with a sweet and
simple taste. |
| Density of implantantion |
9.000 vinestocks per hectare. |
| Grapes yield per hectare |
70 q. |
| Age if vineyards |
80 years |
| Vinification |
the grapes at late ripening (3rd decade
of October) intact are softly pressed.
Fermentation takes place in steel
tanks at a temperature of 18-20°C in
steels vats. The wine is left to mature
for a certain period of time in tanks
before being placed in bottles. |
| Maturation |
after malolactic fermentation, the
wine is transferred into small casks
(225 liters) where it is left to mature
for more than one year. |
| Rfining |
in bottles for 10-12 months. |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
- Color: pale yellowish with greenish
tints.
- Scent: intense, rich and fruity, of
orange and lemon flower, and ripe
apple.
- Taste: dry, with pleasant acidity, nice
aromatic persistence and after taste
of anise and almond.
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| Alcoholic content |
12-13% by VOL. |
| Serving temperature |
12-14°C, in glasses suitable for white
bodied wines. |
| Gastronomic accompaniment |
with fish even if elaborate. |
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| 27.90Eur
| This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 18 September, 2008. |
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