Feudo Maccari
Contrada Santo Spirito Animalucente Etna DOC
Region:
Italy
/ Sicily
Contrada Santo Spirito is the latest project from Antonio Moretti Cuseri, the owner of the world class Tenuta Sette Ponti and Podere Orma in Tuscany and Feudo Maccari in Noto, Sicily. Dr. Morretti fell in love with the estate, which is located between Passopisciaro and Randazzo at the foot of Mount Etna, located in the province of Catania which is considered one of the most beautiful places in Italy. The 35 acres estate is located at 2297 feet above sea level and is planted to autochthonous varieties, Nerello Mascalese, Carricante and Minnella.
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2018 vintagetasting note
Animalucente is an elegant wine characterized by its straw yellow color with golden highlights. Flavor rich, intense, with immediate freshness and a bouquet of ripe, elegant fruit. In the mouth, the wine is enveloping and well-rounded with citrus notes. Very good length and beautiful after taste.
food pairing
Pairs well with white meats and grilled fish.
points of distinction
- Wine's bouquet and concentration is a premier example of Mount Etna rich mineral terroir.
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about the grape +
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CarricanteCarricante is a white wine indigenous to Sicily, Italy. This late-ripening vine is the main variety used in the Etna DOC. It is usually found blended with Catarratto and Minella bianca.
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Contrada Santo Spirito di Passopisciaro is part of a small portfolio of boutique estates owned by wine enthusiast and entrepreneur Antonio Moretti.
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