Aurora Carricante | The Vigneri

Aurora Carricante | The Vigneri

Sale price€27,00
White
Sicily (IT)
Etna DOC
90% Carricante, 10% White Minnella
Enjoy it within 2-3 years
11,5% vol.
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Production and refinement

Produced in Milo, in the Caselle district (eastern Etna), at 800 meters above sea level. The vines are cultivated in the Etna bush training system and grow on sandy volcanic soil. The wine's name comes from a small native butterfly of Etna (depicted on the label) that is at risk of extinction. Manual harvesting of the grapes takes place in the second decade of October

Vinification without the use of selected yeasts, temperature control, enzymes, or filtration. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 15-20 days; aging only in steel for 6 months, with natural decantation. Racking and bottling are done according to the lunar phases.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful straw yellow with golden reflections.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it is delicate, with fruity aromas of grapefruit, floral jasmine notes, and beautiful balsamic and thyme notes.

Tasting

On the palate, it is fresh, savory, direct, and vibrant, with continuous returns of the aromas detected on the nose. Long finish.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Aurora Carricante | The Vigneri ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Sicily, Catania

Hectares of vineyards: 7

I Vigneri

This enterprise is the synthesis of a thirty-year experience on Etna and in Eastern Sicily, through historical, social, and technical research aimed at excellence in viticulture.

They use non-invasive tools and systems, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, respecting, as much as possible, tradition and ancient grape varieties, without introducing changes dictated by vanity and selfishness. The industrious spirit of the Foti Family is linked to the pleasure of doing well, without haste, in harmony with themselves and the surrounding environment: the landscape, nature, Mount Etna, of which they are a part, not above.

I Vigneri

I Vigneri represents an organic system of viticulture in respect of man and the environment. It is strongly desired that the wines are the purest essence of the environment and the ancient wine-growing civilization.

Salvo summarizes his aspirations with these words: a human wine, produced by man, for man, in respect of the environment.

Region and territory

A land kissed by the sun

Sicily

A land kissed by the sun

Sicily

A land kissed by the sun

Sicily

Sicilian wine territory is now considered a true continent, thanks to its pedoclimatic variability and rich biodiversity. It is located in the center of the Mediterranean and in the so-called "northern sunbelt," an area between the 30th and 50th parallels north and the 30th and 40th parallels south, where the best conditions of brightness and temperature for vine cultivation are found.

On the smaller islands, given the high temperatures and windy conditions, the typical training system is the "alberello" and its "mixed" versions (for example, on the island of Pantelleria), as well as the "Tendone" system. In the rest of Sicilian territory, however, more than half of the vineyards use espaliers and contre-espaliers. In Sicily, wines with a long history are born, such as Marsala, but also fragrant dessert wines like Passito di Pantelleria and Malvasia delle Lipari, not to mention Moscato di Noto and numerous robust red wines and interesting white wines. There's also Nerello Mascalese, climbing the slopes of Mount Etna.

Etna

Mount Etna is a wine region that offers unique wines in the world.
Thousands of years of powerful eruptions, complex transformations, and ongoing volcanic events have made the soil that hosts the vineyards the key element from which springs that exclusive and unparalleled complexity, essential for a wine, the Etna wine, increasingly famous worldwide.

In the Etna area, there are substantial microclimatic differences between one zone and another of the volcano, due to the particular position of Mount Etna and its morphology. The territory, the microclimate, the volcanic soil rich in minerals, together with the peculiarity of the native grape varieties, favor the production of unique wines.

Etna wine was the first Sicilian table wine to obtain recognition as a Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC).
Mount Etna, with its millennia-old history of eruptions and volcanic transformations, confers upon its wines a unique complexity in the world.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A wine with an agile body and broad, delicate aromas, to be paired harmoniously with dishes of medium structure, which match the flavors of the wine without overpowering them, creating an elegant and balanced symphony.

Matching by contrast

Freshness and minerality are the most distinctive elements of this Etna white wine, characteristics that can be played with in the kitchen with satisfaction, pairing it with dishes that have a certain richness and oiliness, for contrast: the wine cleanses the mouth and makes it ready for the next bite.

It pairs well with

Sea and land appetizers, fish, fried foods, savory pies, vegetables in even elaborate preparations, white meats.

Matching by concordance

A wine with an agile body and broad, delicate aromas, to be paired harmoniously with dishes of medium structure, which match the flavors of the wine without overpowering them, creating an elegant and balanced symphony.

Matching by contrast

Freshness and minerality are the most distinctive elements of this Etna white wine, characteristics that can be played with in the kitchen with satisfaction, pairing it with dishes that have a certain richness and oiliness, for contrast: the wine cleanses the mouth and makes it ready for the next bite.

It pairs well with

Sea and land appetizers, fish, fried foods, savory pies, vegetables in even elaborate preparations, white meats.

Focaccia

Soft focaccia is a fluffy preparation, tall, seasoned with coarse salt and rosemary, ideal to be enjoyed alone or filled with cold cuts or vegetables. It is found in many Italian culinary traditions, from Liguria to Sicily passing through Tuscany, and it's perfect for accompanying enjoyable aperitifs.

Fried Fish

Fried fish, also enriched with battered vegetables, is characterized by broad and intense aromas, as well as delicate richness, capable of offering delicious combinations and great satisfaction.

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