Monte Gorna Organic Bianco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, pasta con le sarde, vegetable tempura
✨ Technical Specifications
On the southeastern slopes of Mount Etna, the extinct volcanic cone of Monte Gorna provides a dramatic backdrop for Cantine Nicosia's organic vineyards. Planted in mineral-rich black volcanic sands at high altitudes, these vines endure extreme diurnal temperature shifts that lock in vibrant acidity and complex aromatics. The Monte Gorna Organic Bianco is an elegant expression of this unique terroir, blending indigenous Sicilian white grapes that are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel to preserve their pure, mineral-driven character. The wine beautifully captures the essence of the volcano, offering a striking saline minerality, bright citrus blossom aromas, and a distinct flinty finish reminiscent of the smoking giant nearby.
🍾 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
Carricante, Catarratto
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%