Etna Bianco 'Ante' I Custodi delle Vigne dell'Etna 2022

The Etna Bianco "Ante" from the winery I Custodi Delle Vigne Dell’Etna is a complete and complex synthesis of the Volcano's territory, as suggested by the name of the wine, derived from an anagram of the word Etna. It is a blend of the most representative grapes of the area, harmoniously combined to enhance the characteristics of this land. The greatest values of I Custodi Delle Vigne Dell’Etna are indeed preserving the territory, maintaining traditions, and respecting people; from these values arises an approach to viticulture that highlights the precious heritage offered by nature. The peculiarities of the environment and the countless facets of the soils, along with the variability of the present microclimates, dictate the wonderful quality of Etna wines, characterized by sapidity, finesse, and class.

The white "Ante" is made up of 70% Carricante grapes and a remaining portion of Minnella and Grecanico, cultivated on the northern slope of Etna. The vineyards, located at an altitude between 850 and 1,200 meters above sea level, feature sandy volcanic soils rich in minerals. The vines have an average age of around 40 years and are cultivated according to the bush training system. The harvest is strictly done by hand towards the end of September/beginning of October. Once brought to the winery, they are pressed whole with gentle pressing. The obtained must is placed to ferment and mature in stainless steel containers. An additional aging of 6 months in the bottle precedes commercialization.

I Custodi Delle Vigne Dell’Etna “Ante” has a straw yellow color, with bright greenish reflections. The bouquet is marked by white notes, with hints of fruit, anise, almond, and wild herbs against a mineral backdrop that introduces the volcanic and marine salinity. On the palate, it indeed confirms a distinctive sapidity and closes with a finely almond finish. A wine of class and composed complexity.