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Versante Nord is a co-fermented old-vine blend of 50% Minnella and 50% Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia and Grecanico from six different contrada on the north slope of Etna. It macerates on the skins for five days then ages in 80% concrete and 20% tonneaux, giving a glorious bronzed onion skin colour and resulting in a deep, earthy nose of apricot skin, bruised apple, dried mango and some floral lift. Fresh and saline in the mouth, it carries through succulent nectarine and yellow plum flavours, with a subtle overtone of jasmine and underlying hints of spice. While Versante Est is brighter and more vertical, Versante Nord channels its terroir perfectly, offering more power and structure. There's lovely balance, weight, texture and length here; an intriguing interpretation of this landscape.

Carricante

Catarratto

Minnella

Eduardo Torres Acosta, Versante Nord, Terre Siciliane, Sicily, Italy, 2022

Versante Nord is a co-fermented old-vine blend of 50% Minnella and 50% Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia and Grecanico from six di

Eduardo Torres Acosta, Versante Nord, Terre Siciliane, 2022

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