100% Carricante, Etna’s noble indigenous white grape variety. The berry is medium-sized with very pruinose skin that is greenish-yellow in color. The bunches are of average length and scattered. The vines are grown on sandy, volcanic soils that are rich in minerals, with sub-acid reaction. Plants range in age from 20 to 60 years and are trained in both “alberello” (head-trained bush) and spurred cordon systems...
At the end of the 1800’s, Giuseppe Benanti, grandfather of Dr. Giuseppe Benanti, began the production of wines on one of his father old farms on the slopes of Mount Etna in Viagrande, Catania. During his study about the Etnean soil, Giuseppe, also investigated particular clones of indigenous vines and new oenological techniques to reproduce ancient fragrances. As a result of this study, unique wines recreating old flavors and taste have been produced keeping them intact over the years. Nerello Mascalese 80%, indigenous Etnean red grape, King of Etna. Nerello Cappuccio 20%, a variety grown on Mount Etna for centuries, sweet and scarcely tannic.
The Etna DOC was established in 1968 but the modern era for this estate really starts in 1988 when Dr Giuseppe Benanti completed a study of soil types with a view to matching the grape variety and its clones to specific soil types. This is no mean feat as Sicily has such fabulous diversity. Since then, this producer has gone from strength to strength, with a range encompassing wines made from single native varietals.
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