Etna Bianco Doc Aurantica 2019 - Mannino Estates of Plachi

Carricante grapes, a native vine, combined with small percentages of Catarratto and Minnella grapes. Vineyards on the slopes of Etna in the municipality of Viagrande (Sciarelle district) at 450 meters above sea level. The vines sink their roots into sandy soils of lava origin rich in minerals, with strong temperature variations between day and night. Manual harvest of the grapes in the first ten days of October. To the eye it appears bright straw yellow in color. To the nose it is delicate and elegant, distinctly floral with hints of white flowers, in particular of newly bloomed broom. On the palate it is fresh, soft and savory, with a marked mineral note.

Mannino Estates of Plachi

The history of the company is very ancient and dates back to 1800. Today, the estate has been transformed into a modern agricultural and winery on the slopes of Etna, which also offers a series of services related to the world of wine: agritourism, ecotourism, food and wine and catering. The company is made up of 3 different structures: Podere di Pietra Marina located on the northern side of Etna, at about 550 meters, is used for the cultivation of the native red grape varieties Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, with which Etna Doc Rosso is produced. Tenuta Le Sciarelle, at about 450 meters on the southern side of Etna, is dedicated to the production of the white grapes Carricante (native vine of the area) and Catarratto, suitable for the production of Etna Doc Bianco. Tenuta del Gelso located on a large plot of land near the sea, is dedicated to various crops: citrus fruits, vegetables, olive trees. The estate's vines have a characteristic and particular shape of a small tree, and grow luxuriantly on the fertile soil of volcanic origin, rich in minerals. Some of them are centuries-old and of the pre-phylloxera type. Production takes place using traditional processing techniques such as manual harvesting and slow and natural seasoning in oak barrels.