Aurora Bianco Caselle DOC 2024

Wine Description for Aurora Bianco Caselle DOC 2024 by I Vigneri di Salvo Foti

Colour & Appearance

Delicate, elegant golden yellow with silvery reflections – a wine that already visually hints at the altitude and volcanic minerality of its origin.

Nose

Immediately captivating: pear, honeydew melon and lemon zest meld with linden blossom, verbena, fresh hay and a whisper of anise. The aromatics breathe Mediterranean lightness whilst simultaneously possessing a deep mineral foundation – precise, vibrant, invigorating.

Palate

Refreshing and powerful at once, with a liveliness that particularly distinguishes the 2024 vintage. Despite its slender 11.0% ABV, the Aurora displays remarkable presence: bright fruit, framed by invigorating acidity, delicate grapefruit notes and a refined tannin that lends structure and tension.

Finish

Long, mineral-driven, with fine herbal spice and a saline echo of the volcanic soil. The delicate bitter notes linger and leave a refreshing, almost meditative impression.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site lies in Milo on the eastern slope of Mount Etna at 750 metres altitude. Volcanic soil with a high proportion of Ripiddu – lapilli and pumice – defines the character of this extraordinary white wine. Named after Aurora, a rare native butterfly, the wine symbolises the fragility and beauty of this unique ecosystem.

Grape Variety & Vinification

90% Carricante and 10% Minnella Bianca, hand-harvested in early October. Whole bunches are pressed directly, the must naturally clarified over 30 hours. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tank, minimal filtration, discreet sulphur addition at bottling in spring. Only 5,500 litres yield per hectare – concentration through reduction.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Fresh seafood, grilled squid, spaghetti alle vongole, pan-fried monkfish, goat’s cheese or Sicilian antipasti with olives and capers. Also excellent with steamed asparagus or fennel and orange salad.

Special Features

A masterpiece by Salvo Foti, the pioneer of Etna winemaking. The 2024 shows itself even more vibrant than its predecessors – an authentic expression of Sicilian wine culture that brings tradition and terroir uncompromisingly into the bottle. Limited production of only 10,000 bottles.