Falde Bianco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, spaghetti with clams, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched, volcanic slopes of Sicily, Cantine Nicosia's Falde Bianco is a vibrant tribute to the island's rich viticultural heritage. The name Falde refers to the undulating skirts or slopes of Mount Etna, where the dramatic interplay of black volcanic earth, high-altitude sunshine, and cooling Mediterranean breezes shapes the character of the vines. This wine is crafted from indigenous Sicilian white grape varieties, primarily Catarratto and Carricante. Traditionally grown on the lower slopes, these grapes benefit from mineral-rich soils, yielding a wine that captures the bright, saline essence of the Sicilian coast. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its lively fruit character, Falde Bianco is a testament to the Nicosia family's dedication to showcasing the fresh, approachable side of Sicilian winemaking.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, Cantine Nicosia has evolved across five generations into an ambassador of Sicilian viticulture. Today steered by Carmelo Nicosia alongside his sons Francesco and Graziano, the estate combines modern winemaking precision with deep regional tradition under the guidance of head enologist Maria Carella. Vineyards span key microclimates across the island, notably the terraced volcanic sands and decomposed lava fields of Monte Gorna near Trecastagni at roughly 700 meters elevation, as well as limestone-rich calcareous soils in Vittoria. Working through certified organic farming and vegan-certified protocols, Nicosia focuses heavily on indigenous Sicilian varieties. Their benchmark white expressions—spanning Generazione Mille898 mono-varietals like Grillo, Insolia, and Catarratto, through to volcanic Etna Bianco and aromatic Balanubi bottlings—are distinguished by mineral tension, saline clarity, and authentic varietal character.
🍇 Grapes
Catarratto, Carricante
🍷 ABV
12-12.5%