Etna Bianco Superiore 'Le Vigne Niche', Terre Nere

100% Carricante from the Superiore zone of Milo in Catania. Vineyards sit at 850 meters above sea level and are planted to volcanic soil rich in sand and ash. Vines, which are goblet trained, are between 50 – 80 years old. Fruit is picked in the first 10 days of October, followed by a soft pressing and low temperature fermentation in French oak casks. Aging takes place in French oak tonneaux for 10 months prior to bottling.