Buonora Tasca D’Almerita Carricante 2022

Buonora Tasca D’Almerita Carricante Etna Bianco DOC 2022

Buonora 2022 is a wonderful expression of Carricante, a historic Etna varietal known for its vibrant acidity and unique minerality. Grown on the northern slopes of Mount Etna volcano, this Etna DOC white wine reflects the volcanic nature of the area, offering a multifaceted and complex taste experience. With mineral notes, sulfurous hints and hints of hydrocarbons that develop with aging, Buonora 2023 is a tribute to the verticality and depth of Etna wines.

Grape varieties: 100% Carricante, an indigenous Sicilian grape variety that thrives on Etna’s volcanic soils, bringing extraordinary acidity and complexity to the wine.

Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-18°C for 12 days. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out, preserving the wine’s fresh acidity.

Aging: Aged for 4 months in stainless steel tanks in contact with yeasts, Buonora develops a refined structure and distinctive aromatic complexity.

Features:

• Appellation: Bianco Etna DOC
• Wine-growing area: North slope of Etna volcano – contrada Feudo (Castiglione di Sicilia), contrada Salice (Milo), Catania – Sicily
• Soil: Volcanic in origin with formations from different eras
• Year of planting: 2000
• Altitude: 600 m above sea level.
• Vineyard exposure: north
• Training system: espalier
• Type of pruning: Guyot
• Density of vines per hectare: 5,000
• Grape yield per hectare: 45 ql
• Climatic trend: Cold and low rainfall winter, very cool spring with high rainfall. Cool summer with good rainfall in September. Late ripening of Carricante with good sugar content and high grape acidity.
• Fermentation temperature: 16-18°C
• Length of fermentation: 12 days
• Malolactic fermentation: Not carried out
• Aging: In stainless steel tanks in contact with yeast for 4 months
• Alcohol content: 13% Vol.
• Analytical data: pH 3.30, AT 5.85 g/l, ZR 0.5 g/l, ET 19.8 g/l

Tasting Notes: Buonora 2023 is distinguished by an aromatic bouquet that evokes mineral, sulfurous notes and hints of hydrocarbons. On the palate, it offers lively freshness and intriguing complexity, with a long, lingering finish. Perfect to pair with fish dishes, shellfish and fresh cheeses.

History and Tradition: Produced on the slopes of Mount Etna, Buonora 2022 represents the connection between modern viticulture and the wild, unspoiled nature of the island. The special climatic conditions and volcanic soils give the wine a distinctive personality that tells the story and tradition of one of Sicily’s most fascinating wine territories.