Alice Bonaccorsi - Valcerasa Carricante Terre Siciliane 2020 PiedmontValcerasa, a winery nestled on the slopes of Mount Etna, is renowned for its dedication to producing wines that reflect the unique volcanic terroir of the region. The Carricante Bonaccorsi is crafted from Carricante grapes grown in the mineral rich, volcanic soils of Etna. The winery, led mainly by Alice Bonaccorsi, alongside her husband, with a deep passion for winemaking, ensures that the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks. A small
flourish on sandy soils under the Mediterranean sun in the northwest of Sardinia in the Romangia zone
savory finish that makes it immediately drinkable while retaining classic Piedmont character
it keeps its dark fruit
A mix of our Wine Club long time favorites
Because of the unique way in which their wines are made in a winery with history that dates back hundreds of years and still has stone-carved fermentation vessel (a palmento)
Fermentation is spontaneous and aging takes place in large neutral oak barrels
and the cellar philosophy favors simplicity: stainless steel fermentations and careful aging to maintain freshness and fruit definition
As spring warmth reactivates the natural yeasts
more elegant wines that focus on territoriality rather than fruit concentration
If you want wines that tell you where they are from and who made them
a family-owned winery in Umbria
This dual aging process allows for the development of nuanced flavors and the integration of oak without overwhelming the natural characteristics of the wine and helps it to develop complex tannins and an elegant structure
