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     countryside Caselle, on the eastern side of Etna, commune of Milo (Ct). Only
the Etna Bianco produced in this region may be given the title of Superiore.
 950 m asl.
 high rainfall and humidity with great temperature changes throughout the day.
 sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals, with a subacid reaction.
 Carricante
100%, grown as alberello (free standing bush), in
part root stock. This indigenous vine is cultivated only on
Etna. It seems that the name Carricante has been given by the
vine-growers of Viagrande because of its constant production
over the years. The bunches, at ripeness are of average length,
usually scattered. The grapes are medium-sized with pruinose
skin, green yellowish color, juicy pulps with a sweet and simple
taste.
 9,000 vinestocks per hectare.
 70 q.
 80 years.
 the grapes at late ripening, 3rd decade of October, intact are softly pressed.
Fermentation takes places in steel tanks at a temperature of 18-20°C
in steels vats. The wine is left to mature for a certain period of time
in tanks before being placed in bottles.
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 in bottles for 10-12 months.
 - color: pale yellowish with greenish tints.
- scent: intense, rich and fruity, of orange and lemon flowers, and ripe apple. - taste: dry, with pleasant acidity, nice aromatic persistence and after taste of anise and almond.  12-13 % by VOL.
 12-14°C, in glasses suitable for white bodied wines.
 with fish even if elaborate.
 It expresses its fruity refining four years after harvest. It maintains its organoleptic
characteristics, evolving for several years.
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