Monte Gorna
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled fish, seafood pasta, vegetable tempura
✨ Technical Specifications
Perched on the steep slopes of Mount Etna, the Monte Gorna vineyard sits on the slopes of an ancient, extinct volcanic crater. The unique terroir of this high-altitude site is characterized by dark, porous volcanic sands rich in minerals, which lend a distinctive saline complexity and vibrant acidity to the wine. Under the shadow of Europe's most active volcano, locally revered as a living, breathing maternal force, these vines benefit from intense Sicilian sunshine paired with cool mountain nights. This Etna Bianco is crafted to showcase the pure, mineral-driven expression of the volcano, utilizing gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve its bright citrus, white flower, and flinty aromas.
🍾 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)
12.5-13%