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     Etna, eastern side at 950 m asl and northern side at 1,200 m asl.
 climate of high slopes, with significant change in temperature from day to night.
 sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals, with a subacid reaction.
 Carricante 90%, and other indigenous varities, grown as “ alberello”, in part not grafted.
 9,000 vinestocks per Ha.
 70 q.
 over 80 years.
 the grapes mature the second - third decade of October. The grapes, intact, are softly pressed. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at 16-18°C and a part in small casks of 225 liters. The wine is left to mature on its lees until the spring.
 in the spring the second fermentation takes place. It remains in the bottle ageing on its lees for more than 18 months before disgorgement.
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- Color: pale faded yellow with bright greenish tints.
- Scent: intense, rich and fruity, of orange and lemon flower, of ripe apple. - Taste: dry, elegant, with a pleasant acidity and nice aromatic persistence.  12,5 % by VOL.
 6 - 8° C.
 it's an optimal sparkling wine which may be accompanied throughout any meal; and especially well with seafood.
 bottles placed horizontally in a cool environment at a constant temperature that does not exceed 18°C.
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