Spumante Metodo Classico GAUDENSIUS BLANC DE NOIR Etna DOC FIRRIATO
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Wine Enthusiast | 90/100 | 2017 |
| Winery | FIRRIATO |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Alcohol content | 12,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | TP/74 |
| Winery headquarter | Firriato Distribuzione - Paceco (TP) - Via Trapani, 4 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Aperitif, Warm fish appetizers, Mixed fried fish, Mussels, Tartare-fish carpaccio, Vegetables in batter, Spaghetti with clams |
| Region | Sicily (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Etna |
A classic method sparkling wine from Sicily that expresses all the effervescence and potential of the Etna area. It boasts the D.O.C. Etna Spumante, and is produced with 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes. The origin of the vines lies in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia near Catania, in the Cavanera Etnea estate. Harvest by hand towards the end of September. The vinification starts with the soft pressing of whole grapes and fermentation at a controlled temperature and refermentation in the bottle according to the "classic method". Finally, the refinement of the wine that develops in the bottle in contact with the yeasts for over 32 months with frequent "coupe de poignèe" to favor the olfactory complexity.
Spumante Metodo Classico Gaudensius Blanc de Noir Etna DOC Firriato’s features
A pale straw yellow colour tending to bright gold. The scent is intense and fruity with delicate notes of Sicilian citrus, anise and mineral hints. The taste has a complex flavor, with a good structure and at the same time considerable elegance. Long sapid and mineral persistence with a nice blackcurrant and almond finish.
Suggested food pairings wgile tasting this Spumante Metodo Classico
Try it with fish-based preparations. The optimal serving temperature is 6 ° C in a tall and tapered glass which concentrates the intense aromas on the nose. The alcohol content reached is 12.5% Vol.
