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Ferrata Etna Bianco Ceneris

Tenuta Ferrata

Italy - Sicily - Etna DOC

Straw-yellow with greenish nuance. Hints of green apple,white peach and aromatic herbs. Pleasant flavor and freshness.

Specifications

Appellation

Etna DOC

Wine Type

White

Varietal(s)

80% Carricante and 20% Catarratto

Age of vines

Average 10 years

Soil type

Volcanic Soils (80% volcanic Sand + 15% Silt + 5% Clay)

Vinification

No irrigation. Harvest absolutely by hand as the tradition wants. Best grapes selected by hand. Destemming and light crushing of the grapes, soft pressing (65 % extraction ), alcoholic fermentation in steel vats. Aging in stainless steel vats for about 8/10 months in contact with fine lees, not frequently batonnage. after bottling minimum 6/8 months in the bottle.

Production

1,883 (9-liter cases)

Pairings

Ideal with shellfish, raw fish or preparations with more intense flavors, fresh and semi-aged cheeses.

2022 Ferrata Etna Bianco Ceneris - 92 PTS - WE

"The nose has the tang of lemon, jasmine and ocean air, but also a balancing, round note of yellow apples that swells on the palate to contrast with an intriguing sour peach flavor and a fizzier citrus element. An acidic, nutty finish leaves a lingering warmth on the tongue. — Danielle CALLEGARI"

Wine Enthusiast (October 1st 2024), 92 pts

Producer Information: Tenuta Ferrata

The winery takes the name from the train track of the "Circum Etnea". A little train that passes through the vineyards. Tenuta means "estate", Ferrata "train track". Our logo is ...
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