Rupestre Etna white by Raciti
Authentic white wine from Etna
From the vineyards of the Raciti family on the northern side of Etna, Rupestre is born, a powerful and pure Carricante. Etna white mineral and complex, with a perfect balance between structure and freshness, Rupestre enhances the uniqueness of the volcanic terroir, representing the most authentic expression of the native Etna white grape variety.
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Rupestre Bianco Etna DOC Raciti Agricultural Company
The white Rupestre wine from the Raciti winery takes its name from the millstone found in one of the plots owned by the Raciti family, in the Pietramarina district. A wine that represents the commitment and passion of the Raciti brothers to enhance the terroir of origin while respecting the natural processes of the vineyard and wine.
Denomination: Etna Bianco DOC
Type: White
Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
Vineyards: Pietramarina, Verzella and Moganazzi districts
Production Area: northern side of Etna, Castiglione di Sicilia (CT)
Altitude: 600 m above sea level
Exposure: north, north-east
Soil: volcanic soil
Climate: high temperature variation between day and night
Average age of the vineyard: 25 years
Harvest: manual, rigorously selecting only the best bunches
Winemaking: first spontaneous fermentation. The vinification takes place only in steel and in contact with the fine lees for 18 months to best preserve the aromatic characteristics of the vine and the typicality of the extraordinary terroir of origin
Alcohol content: 12.5% vol
Color: bright straw yellow
Nose: fresh and mineral bouquet
Palate: well structured, complex and deep
Pairings: ideal with fish-based dishes, shellfish, white meats and vegetables
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Bottled for Azienda Agricola Raciti s.s.a. – Linguaglossa (CT) – Italy
- Alcohol level
- 12.5%
- Grapes
- Carricante
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna Bianco DOC
