Item No.
0827608003518
Alta Mora Etna Bianco 2018
Alta Mora Etna Bianco 2018
$32.99
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Limited Quantity66 Available
Varietal
Carricante
Region
Italy
Alcohol
12.5%
Overview
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.
Aging
Six months in bottle pre-release
Fermentation
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.
Tasting Notes
Style
Rich, Spicy
Flavor
Mineral, Herbs, Fruit
Aroma
Deep aromas of ripe apple, white flowers, lemon icing and ginger.
Taste
Spicy and rich, finishes long with nuances of minty herbs at the back.