Tasting note
Zesty, characterful white from the volcanic slopes of Etna in Sicily: a blast of white flowers precedes a mouthful of lemon zest and green apples, with distinctive minerality thanks to that soil of ancient lava.
Viticulture
The vineyards of Sciara Nuova are in the area of the Etna vulcano. Vines are 850 metres above sea level and trained with the cordon spur vertical trellis system. Density of planting is 5000 plants per hectares.
Vinification
The grapes are soft pressed intact and not destemmed. The must is fermented at 15 °C for 20 days. The wine remains on the lees until February with continuous stirring. Later it is bottled.
Food Match
An ideal match for seafood dish; pairs extremely well with oily fish. Planeta strongly suggested with Tagliolini with zucchini, capers and mint or wild mixed herb soup.