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Ayunta is a small winery located almost 700 metres above sea level on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, near the small village of Randazzo, north of the city of Catania. Their aim is to produce wines that best reflect the terroir and the native vines of Mount Etna. The wines convey elegance, balance and freshness, expressing the pure flavour of the terroir and all the differences between each vintage from every single vineyard. Around three hectares of vineyards in total, planted on different parts of the slopes of Mount Etna, where local varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for reds and Carricante and Catarratto for whites are traditionally grown. The terroir is obviously volcanic, with the presence of rocks and ash, but varies from one plot to another based on the geological history of the volcano's eruptions. Etna Bianco Piante Sparse di Ayunta is a Sicilian white wine consisting of 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto. After spontaneous fermentation, it continues to age in stainless steel and then in the bottle. Intense straw yellow in colour, the nose is an explosion of fruity, floral and mineral notes reminiscent of stone. In the mouth it is a dry and warm wine with a strong personality. Minerality is the dominant note, reflecting the terroir. A very unusual but at the same time versatile wine which is suited to any occasion.
Ayunta is a small winery located almost 700 metres above sea level on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, near the small village of Randazzo, north of the city of Catania. Their aim is to produce wines that best reflect the terroir and the native vines of Mount Etna. The wines convey elegance, balance and freshness, expressing the pure flavour of the terroir and all the differences between each vintage from every single vineyard. Around three hectares of vineyards in total, planted on different parts of the slopes of Mount Etna, where local varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for reds and Carricante and Catarratto for whites are traditionally grown. The terroir is obviously volcanic, with the presence of rocks and ash, but varies from one plot to another based on the geological history of the volcano's eruptions. Etna Bianco Piante Sparse di Ayunta is a Sicilian white wine consisting of 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto. After spontaneous fermentation, it continues to age in stainless steel and then in the bottle. Intense straw yellow in colour, the nose is an explosion of fruity, floral and mineral notes reminiscent of stone. In the mouth it is a dry and warm wine with a strong personality. Minerality is the dominant note, reflecting the terroir. A very unusual but at the same time versatile wine which is suited to any occasion.