Carricante 'Versante Est' Eduardo Torres Acosta 2024

Eduardo Torres Acosta's Carricante 'Versante Est' is a volcanic white wine produced on the eastern slope of Mount Etna. Here, the vineyards overlook the Ionian Sea and grow on lava stone terraces exposed to sea winds. Thanks to these characteristics, the east coast of the volcano remains cooler and is considered one of the most suitable areas for the production of Carricante. After alcoholic fermentation, Eduardo carries out a brief maceration on the skins, which broadens the structure of the wine and harmonises the natural verticality of the grape variety. The nose reveals hints of white-fleshed fruit, orange blossom and aromatic herbs with clear iodine notes. The palate is savoury, almost salty, vertical and decisive, with great drinkability. Excellent with sarde a beccafico (sardines stuffed with breadcrumbs and baked