Etna Vulcano & Vini
Etna is a Vulcano in Sicily with bush vines prefiloxera, on sandy black lava soil. This wine region is truly spectacular quite unique with high altitude, indigenous grapes varieties, very distinctive temperature between night and day time. The Etna DOC was the very first in Sicily, created in August 1968, the terraces of alberello-trained bush vines have contributed to the rising fortunes of Etna wines. The grapes varieties are for the red: Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio The grapes varieties are for the white: Carricante Minella Trebbiano The best terroir is on the "Versante Nord" in the north part. The shape of the area of the vine is kind of "C" upsidedown which is the best exposition facing the Volcano is on the most north area, start from the town of Linguaglossa to Randazzo touching the towns Rovitello, Solicchiata, Passopiciario, and Montelaguardia. Many producers like to vinify different cru separately, called "Contrada". Th...