Identity
| Producer | Theresa Eccher |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Carricante, Catarratto |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale straw yellow with a faint greenish edge, showing a premature golden hue |
| Palate | bright acidity, medium body, crisp mineral backbone, elegant texture, balanced citrus fruit with a subtle stone-fruit roundness, clean tannic-free mouthfeel, precise mid-palate that blooms with herbal freshness, and a silky, cohesive finish |
| Finish | long, mineral-driven finish with lingering notes of lemon zest, sea-air, and a subtle saline after-taste that recalls the volcanic soil |
| Food Pairing | grilled fish, fresh ricotta, seafood, delicate risotto, white meats, soft goat cheese, light pasta with lemon-herb sauce |
| Serving Temp | 12 - 16 |
| Aging Potential | 3–5 years, preserving its mineral freshness |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | stainless steel tank, no oak aging, short bottle aging of about 10 months (average) as typical for Etna Bianco, according to producer description for similar wines in the region |
| Fermentation | temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats at about 18 °C, using indigenous yeast |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 700-900 m |
| Soil | volcanic soil, sand and volcanic ash |
| Vine Age | 15-20 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested, de-stemmed and soft-pressed |
Interesting facts
| The wine is named after the steady winds (Alizé) that flow from the north-west over Mt. Etna, reflecting the fresh, maritime character of the wine. |