Product Description
Pietradolce “Vigna Sant’Andrea” Bianco IGT
100% Carricante. Pietradolce “Vigna Sant’Andrea” Bianco IGT is a rich golden yellow, almost amber, with wonderful aromas, great structure, freshness, and minerality.
Vigna Sant’Andrea is made from grapes grown in a select parcel of the Archineri Etna Bianco vineyard. To make this unique wine, Pietradolce not only carefully chose the parcel of land, but each individual plant as well.
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 100% Carricante
Region: Sicily
Vineyards: From a single vineyard near the town of Milo, Contrada Caselle
Exposure: Eastern Slopes
Altitude: 2,788 feet above sea level
Soil: Stony, light sandy loam
Vine Training: Bush “Alberello” trained
Vine Age: up to 130 years old
Vine Density: 3,643 vines per acre
Time of Harvest: End October – First days of November
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 1,800 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes are hand selected and harvested in end-October/November and macerated on skins in french oak 20-hl casks
Aging Process: The wine ages in 20-hl french-oak casks and in bottle
Alcohol Content: 13.50%
Winemaker: Carlo Ferrini
Cellaring: 10-20 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
| Weight | 17.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.2 × 10.2 × 7.1 in |
| Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
| Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 bottles per case |