The Wine
“The first time I produced this wine was in 2005. Basically I wanted to remove the white grapes that, in the old vines, it was customary to plant in small quantities mixed with the reds, to make my Etna Rosso with just Nerello. The white grapes were a blend of native varietals: Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia, Grecanico and Minnella. And from the blending of these grapes, with a prevalence of Carricante, my Etna Bianco was born” Marco de Grazia 
And it still is. All from old vines. And somehow it works. A perfect, delicious wine. With the spontaneous grace of a dancer, it never loses its brightness and pace. Subtly drinkable, as it ages, the nobility of its terroir emerges decisively. And grace becomes thoughtful and profound, but always graceful, never redundant.
Vineyard & Winemaking
Extension of the vineyard: produced from all the vineyards of the estate and partly from growers
Yield per hectare: 6-7 tons/ha
Characteristics of the soil: volcanic soil
Exposure: mostly northern slope of Mount Etna, from 600 up to 900 meters a.s.l. Average age of the vines: between 5 and 80 years old
Type of cultivation: en goblet and modified en goblet
Harvest: end of September
Vinification: soft pressing, low temperature fermentation in steel vats
Tasting notes
Colour: pale yellow
Nose: floral, reminiscent of linden blooms
Flavour: fresh and salty, mineral essence
The Estate
The estate is located on the northern slopes of Etna, within the hilly belt that extends between Solicchiata and Randazzo, historically the area historically recognized as the finest in the appellation for fine red wines. The estate consists of approximately 45 hectares divided into 29 plots and in nine Contradas (crus).