Monte San Nicolo Organic Bianco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled Mediterranean fish, seafood risotto, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the fertile, dark volcanic sands of Monte San Nicolò, an ancient extinct crater on the southeastern slopes of Mount Etna, this organic white wine is a pure expression of its dramatic terroir. Situated at an altitude of approximately 550 meters above sea level, the vineyards benefit from extreme diurnal temperature shifts and intense Sicilian sunshine. The Nicosia family cultivates these high-altitude slopes using certified organic farming methods, ensuring the preservation of the delicate volcanic ecosystem. The wine is crafted primarily from indigenous grapes that thrive in this mineral-rich soil, yielding a profile defined by striking salinity, vibrant citrus notes, and a distinct smoky, flinty undertone that reflects the fiery heritage of the volcano.
🍾 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%