Metodo Classico from indigenous grapes cultivated in a climatically suitable environment. Carricante harvested early and processed with the greatest care. All the activity undertaken manually for a brut which expresses the black lands of Etna.
Sostain
Brut Metodo Classico
Sostain
denomination
Sicilia D.O.C.
Variety
100% Carricante
Location
Castiglione di Sicilia (CT)
Vineyard
Sciaranuova
First vintage
2010
Details
type of soil
Perfectly placed and exposed land, black with lava sands and thus extraordinarily rich in minerals with abundant structure of large dimensions; surrounded by woods and more recent lava flows.
ALTITUDE
850 metres above sea level.
TRAINING SYSTEM
Espalier with spurred cordon and Guyot pruning systems.
METHOD OF CULTIVATION
According to the criteria of organic agriculture and SOStain® protocols; ground cover with wild plants to increase the organic substance, augmenting the vitality of the soil’s microfauna; plant health protected by minimal quantities of sulphur and copper; phytophages deterred by useful insects, sexual confusion and application of natural restoratives such as zeolite, kaolin and vegetable extracts.
Tasting notes
A Metodo Classico from Etna? It’s possible! An extraordinary surprise gifted by this Sicilian mountain, thanks to the freshness of Carricante harvested slightly earlier than usual and thanks to the fine sands which together succeed in generating not only floral and noninvasive aromas, but also a citric fruitiness of great minerality which sustains a refined and persistent effervescence. In the mouth the wine passes softly with a delicate flavour of citrus and passion fruit. A surprisingly enchanting taste, rich and marked by aromas of Mediterranean macchia at the finish.
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