Maugeri Etna Bianco Superiore DOC Contrada Volpare 'Frontebosco' 2023100% Carricante grapes grown in sandy decomposed lava soil near Milo, on the east side of Mount Etna. Frontebosco is a single hectare amphitheater within Contrada Volpare that faces south. The vines were planted in 2014 on dry, lava stone wall terraces surrounded by forest at about 700 metres above sea level. The grapes are harvested by hand in early October then taken to the cellar and left in the press at low temperature for 6 hours. The whole

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lemon flower/pith and squeaky lime skin are amongst the aromatics

Rich and elegant

this is not to be missed

It is one of the prized jewels of the Côte Roannaise appellation

began selecting the best clones from their vineyards and planting the best sites to this fickle grape variety

organically grown fruit

gliding along the palate with chamomile lift and a lovely light layer of apricot fruit that gently settles on the tongue

in keeping with the style of Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte

rhubard and vanilla

Valtellina in a glass

red fruit that really makes an impact on the palate but without being heavy and super-tactile tannins