Eduardo Torres Acosta Viticultore Versante Nord Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2022

Grape: Carricante
Vintage: 2022
Type: Orange

This skin-contact orange wine is crafted by Eduardo Torres Acosta from old vines grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Sourced from parcel selections characterized by dark, sandy basalt soils, the vineyard includes small co-planted native white varieties. The hand-harvested fruit undergoes an extended skin maceration inside neutral concrete vats, relying on native wild yeasts for spontaneous fermentation. It matures on its fine fermentation lees in old wooden barrels and is bottled entirely unfiltered.

It pours a hazy amber-gold color, releasing distinctive aromas of dried apricot, citrus rind, and fresh potting soil. A medium-bodied, texturally driven frame pairs stone fruit flavors with a distinct, tea-like tannin structure. A gentle phenolic grip frames mid-palate cleanly, balanced by a sharp beam of mineral acidity from the volcanic soils. Subtle notes of raw hazelnut and wild thyme add depth across the textured mouthfeel. It finishes completely bone-dry, leaving a long saline trace.