2022 Graci Etna Bianco Terre Siciliane
Picture yourself lounging on a sun-drenched terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, a glass of Etna Bianco in hand. This wine is crafted from grapes grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, and it’s a testament to the unique terroir of Sicily and the talent of Alberto Graci. Enjoy with fresh seafood dishes, linguine with clams or light salads.
Certified organic farming practices, hand-harvested, and native yeast fermentation. Intervention of any kind is extremely limited, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Only 750 cases produced!
$36.00
Only 10 left in stock
The Graci estate is located on the Northern slope of Mount Etna at Passopisciaro, an area where viticulture goes back several thousand years. The vineyards are 3,000 feet above sea level and some of the vines are still on their own roots and untouched by phylloxera.
At Graci, young Alberto Aiello Graci remains steadfast in his respect for local traditions as well as the distinct nature of each vintage and only cultivates traditional varieties indigenous to Mount Etna: the red grapes Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, and white grapes Carricante and Catarratto. Intervention of any kind is extremely limited, both in the vineyard and in the cellar. They do not use herbicides in order to preserve the unique balance and vital energy of the soil. They do not use barriques, but only the big, upright, wooden casks known as tini and large, well-used wood barrels. Their sole objective is to reflect the personalities of their vineyards and the sublime differences between each and every harvest.
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