Lenza di Munti 720 Bianco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, seafood pasta, vegetable tempura
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, Cantine Nicosia's Lenza di Munti 720 takes its name from the traditional lava-stone terraces (lenze) and the precise elevation of 720 meters above sea level where these vines thrive. This Etna Bianco is a brilliant expression of mountain viticulture, shaped by the extreme diurnal temperature shifts and fertile, mineral-rich black volcanic sands of the volcano. The wine is crafted from indigenous Sicilian varieties, primarily Carricante and Catarratto, which are vinified in stainless steel and aged on the fine lees to preserve their vibrant, pristine character. The result is a white wine of striking tension, marked by intense flinty minerality, wild wildflower aromas, and a distinct saline finish that echoes the coastal breezes of eastern Sicily.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Carricante, Catarratto
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%