Sosta Tre Santi Carricante Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Oysters, seafood risotto, vegetable tempura
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted on the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, the Sosta Tre Santi Carricante Brut is a testament to Cantine Nicosia's mastery of the Metodo Classico. The name 'Sosta Tre Santi' pays homage to the local heritage of Trecastagni, where a historic sanctuary dedicated to the three patron saints—Alfio, Filadelfo, and Cirino—stands near the vineyards. Made entirely from the indigenous Carricante grape, this sparkling wine benefits from the unique black volcanic sands of the ancient Monte Gorna crater. The vines, subjected to extreme diurnal temperature shifts, yield grapes with vibrant acidity and intense mineral tension. Following a secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine undergoes extended lees aging, resulting in a refined perlage, delicate floral aromas, and a complex palate of citrus, green apple, and toasted brioche, all framed by a distinct volcanic salinity.
🍾 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 100%
🍷 ABV
12.5%