Maugeri Etna Bianco Superiore DOC Contrada Praino 'Frontemare' 2023 Italian Pink & Orange

Maugeri Etna Bianco Superiore DOC Contrada Praino 'Frontemare' 2023 Italian Pink & Orange100% Carricante grapes grown in sandy decomposed lava soil in Milo (Contrada Praino), on the east side of Mount Etna. Frontebosco is a single, east facing parcel of 1. 5 hectares that is separated from Volpare to the north by a ravine. The vines were planted in 2019 (south side) and 2021 (north side) on dry, lava stone wall terraces at about 700 metres above sea level. The soil here is richer in clay and also sandier than in Volpare. The grapes are

long fermentation is fuelled by indigenous yeasts and extraction is ever so gentle

orange zest and vanillin

It is a tense

Gorgeous country vermouth

Palate wise it is racy and long

and a hint of nut skin

The perfume is almost intoxicating

34% Chenin

flowers and roots

yet it never loses its poise

it’s a nice frisky thing to drink

Meditteranean aperitif