FÍLICI
ETNA
®
DENOMINAZIONE D'ORIGINE CONTROLLATA
BIANCO
Produced in Castiglione di Sicilia in the Piano Filici district with Carricante and Catarratto Lucido grapes.
Carricante is the supporting structure of this wine with a presence of 80%, it gives great acidity and consequently great longevity to the wine.
Catarratto, in its "Lucido" version, is present for 20% e with its personality and character, it enriches the aromatic profile of the wine making it elegant and decisive.
After careful selection, the grapes are crushed and destemmed and cryomaceration is carried out to extract the color e enrich the aromatic profile.
At the end of fermentation, the wine initially ages in steel and then in the bottle for at least 6 months.
The color reflects the characteristics of a ETNA DOC Bianco, enriched by an intensity given by cryomaceration.
The olfactory profile is rich in receptors: floral, fruity and herbaceous notes stand out.
The taste profile is typical of the northern slope of Etna with a marked structure and persistence
Color: Intense straw yellow with
greenish reflections
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Perfume: Hints of ripe apple, orange blossom, aromatic herbs, honey, almond, chamomile flowers, yellow fruit, zest di citrus fruits e licorice
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Taste: Savory, fresh, mineral
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Service temperature: 10-12°C
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Pairings: Fried fish and salads, first and second courses based on fish and seafood
Grape variety: 80% Carricante,
20% Catarratto Lucido
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Yield per hectare: 50 quintals
Training system: Alberello
Harvest: First ten days of October
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Vinification: Cryomaceration, soft pressing, fermentation a controlled temperature 18-20°C
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Refinement: Bottle for at least 6 months
Awards
AIS Guida ai Vini di Sicilia 2022
Guida Prosit ONAV
