Etna Animalucente
2014
Contrada Santo Spirito is the latest project from Antonio Moretti Cuseri, the owner of the world class Tenuta Sette Ponti and Podere Orma in Tuscany and Feudo Maccari in Noto, Sicily. Dr. Morretti fell in love with the estate, which is located between Passopisciaro and Randazzo at the foot of Mount Etna, located in the province of Catania which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Italy. The 14 hectare estate is located at 700 metres above sea level and is planted to autochthonous...
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A beautiful blend of Carricante and Minnella, two varieties indigenous to Etna in Sicily. Carricante is the dominant variety in the blend, giving the wine its richness and citrus signature. 60 year old, ungrafted vines are planted at 700 meters above sea level. The wine is fermented and aged in steel tanks to retain the freshness and let the mineralty of the terroir shine through.
A very composed and concentrated white with a slightly flinty, reductive edge. It delivers an almost Chablis-like impression with a bed of stony notes draped in rich lemon, peach and tart mango-like flavors. The texture and depth is impressive, and so is the succulent snap through the finish. A blend of 66% carricante and 34% minnella.
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