50% Minnella/50% Carricante-Catarratto-Grecanico-Inzolia-other. Eduardo organically farms parcels totalling 3.5 hectares on the north face or versante nord of Mt. Etna. Those parcels are scattered amongst 6 different contrade or districts. Soils are sandy volcanic ash and the elevation ranges from 550 to 850 meters. Averaging over 50 years old, the vines are generally trained in alberello, either as individual bushes or on wires depending on the parcel; the varieties are generally interplanted. The bunches are hand-harvested, destemmed, co-fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and without sulfur in concrete tank without temperature control. Maceration lasts for around 5 days. 80% of the wine is aged in cement vat and 20% in tonneaux for 8 months.
The 2023 presents a pretty blend of crushed yellow apples, lemon zest and ginger. Tart orchard fruits and crunchy mineral tones are enlivened by a core of sour citrus. Spice nuances embellish the close as it ends with a flowery concentration and sour lime, crisply refreshing yet potent and long. Delightful!