Monte Serra, the volcanic cone at the lowest altitude of the eastern side of Etna, in the commune of Viagrande (Ct).

500 m asl.

high rainfall and humidity with great temperature changes throughout the day.

sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals with subacid reaction.

Minnella 100%, grown as alberello (free standing bush). Minnella, is an indigenous white grape variety cultivated only on Etna and it has always been consociated with Nerello Mascalese and/or Carricante. The name Minnella (“Minnedda janca”), was given by the vine growers of Etna because of the shape of the grape, similar to a “minna” which in Sicilian means breast. There is no historical notes about the origin of this grape variety. The grapes ripen at the second and third week of September, earlier than Carricante (first and second week of October).

8,000 vinestocks per hectare.

80 q.

50 years.

the grapes intact are softly pressed. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at 18-20°C. The wine is left to mature for a certain period of time before being placed in bottles.