Alta Mora Etna Bianco 2022 750ml
DescriptionFrom the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, where ancient soils and extreme terroir create wines of remarkable character and complexity, Alta Mora presents this exceptional Etna Bianco that showcases Sicily's renaissance as one of the world's most exciting wine regions. The 2022 vintage captures the unique essence of Etna's white wine production, where indigenous varieties thrive in volcanic soils at high altitude, creating wines that combine power with elegance and Mediterranean warmth with surprising freshness and minerality.
Etna's unique terroir provides ideal conditions for white wine production, where the combination of volcanic soils, high altitude, and significant diurnal temperature variation creates wines of exceptional complexity and character. Alta Mora's vineyards benefit from these extreme conditions, where vines must struggle in the black volcanic pumice and ash that provide excellent drainage while imparting the distinctive mineral character that defines Etna wines. Traditional varieties like Carricante form the backbone of this blend, contributing the structure and longevity that make Etna Bianco so distinctive.
This wine immediately reveals its volcanic origins with aromatics that combine Mediterranean warmth with the distinctive mineral intensity that comes from Etna's unique terroir. Notes of citrus, white flowers, and herbs intertwine with the characteristic volcanic minerality that makes Etna wines instantly recognizable and completely unique among Italian whites. The palate delivers exceptional depth and complexity, with bright acidity providing structure while flavors range from citrus and stone fruit to more complex notes of minerals and herbs that reflect the wine's extraordinary terroir.
What makes Alta Mora Etna Bianco truly compelling is its authentic expression of one of the world's most distinctive wine terroirs—this is white wine that could come from nowhere else, capturing the power and beauty of Mount Etna while achieving the sophistication that has made Sicilian wines essential for serious collectors. The combination of indigenous varieties and extreme terroir creates wines of remarkable aging potential and food-pairing versatility. The finish is exceptionally long and mineral-driven, with lingering notes that transport you directly to the volcanic slopes while demonstrating why Etna represents the future of Italian white wine excellence.
