The 2022 vintage recorded 764 mm of rain, slightly below the average of 799 mm for the northern slope of Mount Etna. In addition to the snow that cove-red the vineyards between the end of January and the beginning of February, it is worth noting that the rainfall was concentrated in the autumn and winter months, but there were also rains in the spring. In summer, temperatures were slightly above average, but they dropped in the second half of August thanks to new rainfall. These rains had a very positive influence on the vegetative and productive cycle, as well as on the optimal ripening of the grapes. The amount of grapes harvested was good and perfectly aligned with the company's quality goals.

*Average rainfall recorded in Randazzo since the 2007 harvest; in this territory, the pluviometric data refer to the agricultural year (from November 1st to October 31st of the following year).

Manual harvest in boxes with careful selection of grapes in the vineyard; the harvest of Carricante took place in the third ten days of September.

Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16 °C. Aging partly in tanks for 9 months and 14 months in bottle before release.

Production Area: Eastern Sicily, north side of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia.
Soils & Climate: That on Etna is a mountain viticulture with vineyards located between 700 and 750 m a.s.l.; the continental climate given by the altitude meets the Sicilian sunshine. This area on the north of the volcano is characterized by lower rainfall compared to the average of the other slopes of Etna. Summers are cool, with strong temperature variations between day and night. The soils are sandy, of volcanic origin, rich in minerals.
Vineyard: Vines are trained to the traditional Etna alberello or to vertical shoot positioning system with spurred cordon pruning, on terraces supported by dry lava stone walls.

Varietals: Carricante, the main native white grape variety of Etna, and a small percentage of other indigenous grapes
Alcohol by Vol: 12.4%
Total Acidity: 6 g/l
pH: 3.25

The 2021 vintage was characterized by regular climatic conditions, by a cold winter, a mild spring, and a summer with a good temperature range; the total rain-fall recorded was 803 mm, in line with the average* of the territory which is 801 mm. Accurate agronomic management favored a harmonious vegetation-production cycle, giving rise to grapes that achieved the right sugar and aromatic ripeness. The wines coming from this vintage are characterized by great finesse and minerality.

*Average rainfall recorded in Randazzo since the 2007 harvest; in this territory, the pluviometric data refer to the agricultural year (from November 1st to October 31st of the following year).

Manual harvest in boxes with careful selection of grapes in the vineyard; the harvest of Carricante took place in the last ten days of September.

Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16 °C. Aging partly in tanks for 9 months and more than 12 months in bottle before release.

Production Area: Eastern Sicily, north side of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia.
Soils & Climate: That on Etna is a mountain viticulture with vineyards located between 700 and 750 m a.s.l.; the continental climate given by the altitude meets the Sicilian sunshine. This area on the north of the volcano is characterized by lower rainfall compared to the average of the other slopes of Etna. Summers are cool, with strong temperature variations between day and night. The soils are sandy, of volcanic origin, rich in minerals.
Vineyard: Vines are trained to the traditional Etna alberello or to vertical shoot positioning system with spurred cordon pruning, on terraces supported by dry lava stone walls.

Varietals: Carricante, the main native white grape variety of Etna, and a small percentage of other indigenous grapes
Alcohol by Vol: 12.15%
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/l
pH: 3.24

The 2019 vintage was a typical one on Mt. Etna with rainfall that was recorded in spring and summer, quite usual for vineyards over 700 m a.s.l.; in particular, some rainfall between mid-August and early September exalted freshness and aroma. On this side of the volcano the following weeks were dry; this climatic factor, together with the choice to carry out some thinning, facilitated the desired ripening and the regular course of the harvest. The Carricante harvest, with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard, began on September 30th and ended on October 10th.

Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16 °C. Aging partly in tanks and partly in French oak for 10 months and more than 12 months in bottle before release.

Eastern Sicily, north side of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia. Etna is a mountain viticulture with vineyards located between 700 and 750 m a.s.l.; the continental climate given by the altitude meets the Sicilian sunshine. In particular, this area north of the volcano is characterized by lower rainfall compared to the average of the other slopes of Etna. Summers are cool, with strong temperature variations between day and night. The soils are sandy, of volcanic origin, rich in minerals; the vines are trained to the traditional Etna alberello or to vertical shoot positioning system, on terraces contained by dry lava stone walls.

Varietals: Carricante, the main native white grape variety of Etna, and a small percentage of other indigenous grapes
Alcohol by Vol: 12.72%
Total Acidity: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.25

The 2019 vintage was a typical one on Mt. Etna with rainfall that was recorded in spring and summer, quite usual for vineyards over 700 m a.s.l.; in particular, some rainfall between mid-August and early September exalted freshness and aroma. On this side of the volcano the following weeks were dry; this climatic factor, together with the choice to carry out some thinning, facilitated the desired ripening and the regular course of the harvest. The Carricante harvest, with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard, began on September 30th and ended on October 10th.

Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16 °C. Aging partly in tanks and partly in French oak for 10 months and more than 12 months in bottle before release.

Eastern Sicily, north side of Etna, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia. Etna is a mountain viticulture with vineyards located between 700 and 750 m a.s.l.; the continental climate given by the altitude meets the Sicilian sunshine. In particular, this area north of the volcano is characterized by lower rainfall compared to the average of the other slopes of Etna. Summers are cool, with strong temperature variations between day and night. The soils are sandy, of volcanic origin, rich in minerals; the vines are trained to the traditional Etna alberello or to vertical shoot positioning system, on terraces contained by dry lava stone walls.

Varietals: Carricante, the main native white grape variety of Etna, and a small percentage of other indigenous grapes
Alcohol by Vol: 12.72%
Total Acidity: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.25