Cuore di Marchesa
Etna Bianco 2024
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Carricante, Ansonica/Inzolia, Grecanico Dorato, Minnella Bianca |
| Aging | Ageing in cocciopesto amphorae. |
- Carricante grapes: Still, dry Etna Bianco with a bold character
- Volcanic soils: Sourced from Castiglione di Sicilia, with marked minerality and freshness on the palate
- Indigenous yeasts: Artisanal fermentation to fully enhance the grape variety
- Ageing in amphora: Cocciopesto and stainless steel on the fine lees, without the use of wood
- Limited production: 2,600 bottles per year, 12.5% vol, 0.75 L format
Description
What type of wine it is
The Etna Bianco from the Cuore di Marchesa winery is a handcrafted **still white wine** produced exclusively using Carricante grapes. This expression of the Etna denomination in Sicily is distinguished by a **dry and decisive** profile, where elegance harmonises with a marked **minerality** typical of the region. The tasting provides a deep sensation of cleanliness on the palate, revealing a fresh sip with great character, completely free from the influence of wood. Production takes place through fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by a period of ageing both in steel on fine lees and in **cocciopesto amphorae**.
Where it comes from
This cuvée originates in **Castiglione di Sicilia**, within the renowned Etna denomination in Sicily. The vineyards are rooted in the **volcanic soil** of the majestic mountain, an element that gives the grapes unmistakable traits. The estate, which has a limited production, has adopted the historic agricultural practice of green manuring with legumes and herbs since 2007, demonstrating a deep bond and respect for the surrounding environment. The label itself pays homage to the local landscape, depicting two wayfarers walking towards the volcano.
How it is produced
The processing of this wine recalls traditional and **handcrafted** methods. In the cellar, fermentation is carried out using only **indigenous yeasts**, enhancing the identity of the varietal. The process then involves a prolonged period on the fine lees for a minimum of ten months in steel tanks, enriched by **continuous pump-overs**. A central role in the maturation is played by ageing in **cocciopesto amphorae**, a technical choice that contributes to preserving the authenticity of the fruit and defining the wine's elegant profile, without any interference from wood.
History and curious facts
Cuore di Marchesa boasts fascinating peculiarities rooted in Castiglione di Sicilia. Since 2007, the winery has adopted the historic practice of green manuring with legumes. This precious rarity produces just two thousand six hundred bottles per year, embellished with a distinctive yellow wax seal. The production process evokes ancient methods through the exclusive use of indigenous yeasts and atmospheric ageing inside cocciopesto amphorae. The label itself tells a story of local life, depicting two wayfarers walking towards the majestic volcanic mountain.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2016
- Bottles produced: 10.000
- Hectares: 5
Sicily, on the slopes of Mount Etna, produces Etna Doc.
He treats his vineyards according to the rhythms of nature, following a green philosophy based on copper and sulphur, enriching the soil with the sowing of field beans and lupin.
A good oenologist lets the wine speak above all of its territory, explores its thousand faces, follows its development, growth, change. This is how Piero, together with his daughter, loves to produce wine: his, he likes to remind us, are 'contrada' wines, made exclusively from indigenous grapes, harvested by hand.
A production, that of Cuore di Marchesa, that will never reach large numbers, but will always be of great quality. Read more
| Name | Cuore di Marchesa Etna Bianco 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Carricante, Ansonica/Inzolia, Grecanico Dorato, Minnella Bianca |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Cuore di Marchesa |
| Story | History and curious facts Cuore di Marchesa boasts fascinating peculiarities rooted in Castiglione di Sicilia. Since 2007, the winery has adopted the historic practice of green manuring with legumes. This precious rarity produces just two thousand six hundred bottles per year, embellished with a distinctive yellow wax seal. The production process evokes ancient methods through the exclusive use of indigenous yeasts and atmospheric ageing inside cocciopesto amphorae. The label itself tells a story of local life, depicting two wayfarers walking towards the majestic volcanic mountain. |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia (Etna, Sicily, Italy) |
| Production technique | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing in cocciopesto amphorae (in amphora) and in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees |
| Wine making | Fermentation carried out using indigenous cellar yeasts. Ageing in stainless steel tanks for a minimum of 10 months, resting on the fine lees with continuous pump-overs. |
| Aging | Ageing in cocciopesto amphorae. |
| Year production | 2600 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |