Eno-Trio Terre Siciliane Carricante Iddu 2023 750ml

From the noted Calderara vineyard located at 650 meters on the north slope of Etna. This is almost entirely Carricante with tiny quantities of Grecanico, Malvasia, Inzolia and Minnella Bianca all co-fermented from a field blend. The Carricante, in part, was re-grafted in 2013 on old strains of Nerello Mascalese and other varieties such as Francisi. The Minnella is from ancient, ungrafted vines. The grapes were harvested manually at the end of September, then crushed, destemmed and put into stainless steel. Spontaneous fermentation was completed after 3 days with no additives. The wine was kept on the lees, with occasional battonage, for three months before bottling. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered. The wine is straw yellow in color with excellent clarity. The nose features hints of green apple, lemon and a distinct mineral note. The palate is fresh and pithy with savory notes, round in texture and good persistence. 12.5% alc.