Winery Barone di VillagrandeEtna Bianco Superiore
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Etna Bianco Superiore from the Winery Barone di Villagrande
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Etna Bianco Superiore of Winery Barone di Villagrande in the region of Sicily is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Etna Bianco Superiore of Winery Barone di Villagrande in the region of Sicily often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or citrus and sometimes also flavors of smoke, apples or peach.
Food and wine pairings with Etna Bianco Superiore
Pairings that work perfectly with Etna Bianco Superiore
Original food and wine pairings with Etna Bianco Superiore
The Etna Bianco Superiore of Winery Barone di Villagrande matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of flambéed prawns, summer tuna quiche or tuna spread.
Details and technical informations about Winery Barone di Villagrande's Etna Bianco Superiore.
Discover the grape variety: Carricante
Lively, mineral whites with a pale robe, tense palate and cutting acidity. Aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, aromatic herbs and characteristic smoky volcanic saline notes. Fine ageing potential, developing petrol notes with age. Star of Etna Bianco DOC and Etna Bianco Superiore DOC on the eastern slopes of the Sicilian volcano (up to 1,000 m altitude). Ancient native Sicilian variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Etna Bianco Superiore from Winery Barone di Villagrande are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2012 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Barone di Villagrande
The Winery Barone di Villagrande is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Etna to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Etna
Sicilian DOC on the volcano's flanks (400-1,000 m), the first DOC of Sicily (1968). Signature Nerello Mascalese (80% min. in red): fine, taut reds with signature notes of tangy cherry, wild strawberry, dried herbs, volcanic smoke, sweet spices and saline minerality, tight tannins and a cutting freshness - compared to Burgundian Pinot Noir. Carricante (60% min.
The wine region of Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
The word of the wine: Acidic (flavor)
Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.
