NZ
Australia
Alta Mora, founded by Cusumano family in 2013, pioneers volcanic viticulture on Mount Etna.
Carricante from high-elevation, black lava soils, hand-picked.
Fermented in stainless steel, crisp citrus, saline, volcanic edge.
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Description
Alta Mora Etna Bianco DOC 2022 is a benchmark Sicilian white wine produced by the Cusumano family, who established Alta Mora in 2013 to express the unique character of Mount Etna's volcanic terroir. Sourced from high-elevation Carricante vines rooted in black lava soils within the Contrada Verzella, Pietramarina, and Feudo di Mezzo crus, this wine embodies the region's singular geology and climate. Grapes are hand-harvested and pressed at the estate before undergoing cool fermentation in stainless steel to lock in purity and aromatic intensity. No oak is used, preserving the grape's vibrant citrus, wild herb and saline mineral notes that define Etna Bianco DOC. The result is a crisp, textural white wine, bracingly fresh and mouthwatering, perfect for serving with Sicilian seafood, raw shellfish or young pecorino. Its mineral structure and natural acidity offer both immediate appeal and the potential to develop greater complexity with short-term cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:Herbal, Saline
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
Description
Alta Mora Etna Bianco DOC 2022 is a benchmark Sicilian white wine produced by the Cusumano family, who established Alta Mora in 2013 to express the unique character of Mount Etna's volcanic terroir. Sourced from high-elevation Carricante vines rooted in black lava soils within the Contrada Verzella, Pietramarina, and Feudo di Mezzo crus, this wine embodies the region's singular geology and climate. Grapes are hand-harvested and pressed at the estate before undergoing cool fermentation in stainless steel to lock in purity and aromatic intensity. No oak is used, preserving the grape's vibrant citrus, wild herb and saline mineral notes that define Etna Bianco DOC. The result is a crisp, textural white wine, bracingly fresh and mouthwatering, perfect for serving with Sicilian seafood, raw shellfish or young pecorino. Its mineral structure and natural acidity offer both immediate appeal and the potential to develop greater complexity with short-term cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Palate:
Herbal, Saline
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Herbal, Saline
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish