Why Not? Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

2023

W21-Y6

Etna Bianco DOC

Alta Mora

Alcohol

12.5% ABV

Region

Italy

Sicilia

Grape Varieties

Dine-in Price฿1,600
Takeaway Price฿1,300

Tasting Notes

This Etna Bianco is a crisp, mineral-driven white from Sicily's volcanic slopes. Aromas of citrus, white flowers, and herbs lead to a vibrant palate of lemon, pear, and almond; medium-bodied, sleek and polished with refreshing acidity and a saline finish.

Food Pairings

Delicious dishes that pair perfectly with this wine

A9. Salmon Carpaccio "Ora King"Excellent Match

A9. Salmon Carpaccio "Ora King"

Carricante's citrus core echoes the orange in the salad, while its stony finish handles the fat of the raw salmon. Sicilian salad, Sicilian white.

T15. MediterraneaExcellent Match

T15. Mediterranea

Bright citrus, mineral freshness and gentle herbal notes complement feta and Kalamata olives, while its clean character lifts sweet peppers, sun-dried tomatoes and creamy mozzarella.

S4. Mediterranean SaladExcellent Match

S4. Mediterranean Salad

Bright citrus, gentle mineral notes and a fresh finish pair beautifully with salty feta and Kalamata olives, while keeping the cucumber and tomatoes lively and refreshing.

PA14. Fusilli PrimaveraExcellent Match

PA14. Fusilli Primavera

Bright citrus and mineral freshness complement zucchini and rocket beautifully, while the wine’s clean character balances fresh mozzarella and lifts the sweet cherry tomato sauce.

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Good Match

ME9. Japanese Seabream With Puttanesca Sauce

Fresh citrus and mineral notes highlight the seabream beautifully, while its crisp, savoury character stands up nicely to garlic, chilli, briny olives and salty capers.

A5. Bruschetta Burro e AcciugheGood Match

A5. Bruschetta Burro e Acciughe

Volcanic salinity meets the anchovy on its own terms, and the citrus lift keeps the butter from settling.

F3. Sole Di AmalfiGood Match

F3. Sole Di Amalfi

Bright citrus and mineral freshness pair naturally with fresh anchovies, while subtle herbal notes echo the basil and keep creamy buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomatoes beautifully balanced.

M1. Olives Nocellara Marinated (Sicily) 50grGood Match

M1. Olives Nocellara Marinated (Sicily) 50gr

Crisp citrus and mineral freshness bring a lively contrast to the olives’ buttery flavour, while the wine’s subtle savoury side works naturally with their gentle brininess.

M8. "Filetti Di Alici" Anchovies 50grGood Match

M8. "Filetti Di Alici" Anchovies 50gr

Bright citrus and a clean mineral character complement the anchovies’ salty intensity, bringing freshness that softens the vinegar and leaves a crisp finish.

V4. Fusilli Zucchine And Bell PepperGood Match

V4. Fusilli Zucchine And Bell Pepper

Bright citrus and mineral freshness pair naturally with zucchini and peppers, bringing a clean, refreshing contrast to the olive oil while letting the vegetables remain the focus.

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🍷Ratings

Vivino
🥉
4.2/5.0
James Suckling
89/100
Wine Spectator
90/100
Robert Parker
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
91/100
Antonio Galloni
90/100
Wine Advocate
92/100
Gambero Rosso
3/3

About the Winery

Alta Mora is Cusumano’s dedicated Etna project, producing refined volcanic wines from high-elevation vineyards on Mount Etna.

Location

Randazzo, Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy

Visit Winery Website

www.altamora.com

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