Etna DOC Gaudensius Blanc de Noir Firriato

Nerello Mascalese sparkling in white, Firriato's Blanc de Noir Gaudensius, takes its unique style from the mountain climate of Etna and from the volcanic soils from which it originates. In contrast with what is a very common practice in Etna DOC, the growth of the leaf mass is preferred in order to protect the bunches from sunlight. This leads to a gradual maturation of the berries and a favourable accumulation of aromatic substances.

The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September, then subjected to a soft pressing with whole bunches. After the first fermentation, it starts the second fermentation in bottle remaining in contact with its yeasts for a period of at least 32 months.

At sight it has a straw yellow colour tending towards golden, on a fine and exuberant perlage. The olfactory examination is intense: it exhales delicate aromas of Sicilian citrus fruits and brioches crossed by continuous references of anise and minerals.

Protagonist of an elegant aperitif, it is perfect to combine with large fish main courses.