Etna Bianco Superiore Pietramarina Benanti 2019
The Pietramarina was born in the Caselle district, on the eastern side of Etna, in the municipality of Milo at 950 m asl (Ct). Only the Etna Bianco produced in this town can boast the title of Superior.
The climate is that of high hills with significant changes in temperature between day and night. The soil is sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals, with a subacid reaction. The 100% Carricante is bred to sapling in frank part of foot. This native vine is grown only on Etna. The name seems to have been attributed by the winemakers of Viagrande for its aptitude to give a good production over the years. The bunches, when ripe, are of medium length, by spargoli. The grape is of medium size with very pruinose skin of yellowish green color, juicy pulp and simple and sweet taste. The vineyard reaches an average age of 80 years.
The grapes ripen in the second or third decade of October. They are pressed with a soft squeeze of the whole bunch. Fermentation takes place at a temperature of 18-20 ° C in steel tanks. The wine is left to age for at least one year in the tank, before being bottled.
Aging in bottles for 10-12 months.
Benanti
From Giuseppe to Giuseppe's grandson, the ancient Podere situated on the slopes of Etna, Viagrande (Catania) boasts a long family tradition begun in he Far '800. In 1988 Giuseppe Benanti picks up the management but with an eye to the future and The Heart to tradition: He points everything in the soil selection of Etna, Land Highly viticultural and looking for clones of native vines and New winemaking techniques, with the help of modern winemaking techniques to obtain Ancient Fragrances.
The Vineyards Benanti are located on the north sides, east and south of the volcano, from them derive the white and red wines cru. For the production of Etna a D.O.C., The Cantina Benanti Followed and supported the remarkable soil and climate variability, and so all the soil Biodiversity can be found in the quality of grapes given from each vineyard.In the Last years the vineyard area widened in Noto (Pachino) in Syracuse, in the more traditional area and ancient Sicilian grape varieties from which descends the production of Nero d'Avola and Moscato di Noto, morover he selected excellent vineyards from Pantelleria Production of the famous Passito di Pantelleria.
The eastern Sicily, with climates and land that widen from Continental - Mount Etna - Until North Africa - in Pachino - rapresent Different types of wine, From white wines to red, passito wines and liquorous wines. The most old and Different D.O.C., are TYPICAL of this area. Benanti with ATTENTION to the territory has always had the objective of express Through the specificity and Biodiversity of the vineyards, the true essence of Sicilian and her Wealth.
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