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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon, white blossom, light mineral, pear
Palate: citrus zest, green apple, saline mineral, fresh herbs
Nicosia's entry-level Etna Bianco: a fresh and clean expression of Carricante and Catarratto from the organic south-east slope holdings, offering everyday mineral refreshment.
What it pairs with
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Grilled shrimp with garlic and olive oil
Bright acidity and saline mineral match the garlic-grilled shrimp perfectly. -
Fresh insalata caprese
Citrus freshness and light mineral character harmonise with mozzarella and tomato. -
Steamed mussels in white wine
Saline-mineral wine mirrors the briny mussels and the white wine cooking liquid.
How to serve Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled shrimp with garlic and olive oil, Fresh insalata caprese, Steamed mussels in white wine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tenute Nicosia added an Etna Bianco to the range in 2012 as the estate expanded its organic Etna programme. The wine provides an affordable, refreshing white counterpart to the red range and is widely available through the estate's extensive distribution network.
- 2012: First Nicosia Etna Bianco vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenute Nicosia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%)
- Classification
- Etna Bianco DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco
What does Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco taste like?
On the nose, lemon, white blossom, light mineral, pear. On the palate, citrus zest, green apple, saline mineral, fresh herbs. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, refreshing finish. Nicosia's entry-level Etna Bianco: a fresh and clean expression of Carricante and Catarratto from the organic south-east slope holdings, offering everyday mineral refreshment.
When should I drink Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco?
Grilled shrimp with garlic and olive oil is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh insalata caprese and Steamed mussels in white wine. Bright acidity and saline mineral match the garlic-grilled shrimp perfectly.
What grapes are in Tenute Nicosia Etna Bianco?
The blend is Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%). The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.
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