Alta Mora is a winery from the Cusumano family where grapes are grown and harvested on the slopes of the active volcano, Mt. Etna, in Sicily. It has been a lifelong dream for the Cusumano brothers to build a winery among these fertile and dynamic soils. The name Alta Mora translates to “Tall, Black” representing the great heights of the vineyards on the mountain and the dark, black volcanic soil. The volcano itself is nearly 11,000 feet high and vineyards are planted up to 4,000 feet.
Six months in bottle pre-release
Light pneumatic pressing, cold decanting followed by fermentation at 18°-20°C in stainless steel containers. The wine stays on it’s fine lees for 4 months in tank followed by successive gentle fining.
Rich, Spicy
Mineral, Herbs, Fruit
Deep aromas of ripe apple, white flowers, lemon icing and ginger.
Spicy and rich, finishes long with nuances of minty herbs at the back.