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Contrada Stella Etna Bianco DOP
This single vineyard wine takes its name from a historic toponym rooted in Sicilian tradition. It evokes the vineyard’s elevated position, as if it were “close to the stars.”
Vintage Factsheets
This one-hectare (2.47-acre) vineyard is located in the municipality of Biancavilla, at the highest point of the estate at 820 meters (2,690 feet) above sea level. The soils are of Ellittico origin among the oldest on Mount Etna, formed from the lava flows of the ancient Ellittico volcano. Deep and rich in minerals, they are composed of silt, clay, and volcanic sand, helping to regulate water and temperature stress, encourage deep root growth, and produce wines of notable balance and complexity.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna Bianco DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Carricante
- Aging
- Fermentation and ageing in large oak casks for 18 months.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Contrada Stella reveals an aromatic profile of violet, rose, licorice, and a citrus note reminiscent of lemon. The palate opens with a saline freshness, leading into a firm structure and remarkable length. Tannins add volume and persistence, while a distinctive blood orange note reflects the signature character of this Contrada.
Vinous
94 Points
2024
"Crushed oyster shells and wet stones meet nectarines, raw almonds and hints of chlorophyll as the 2024 Etna Bianco Contrada Stella slowly evolves in the glass. A pretty inner sweetness combines with mineral-infused orchard fruits and honeyed inner florals over a stream of tantalizing acidity. It finishes gently tannic with a saline tinge and hints of sour lime."
— Eric Guido, 2026
James Suckling
92 Points
2024
A smoky wine with aromas of petrol, peat and candied lemons. Light-bodied, silky and zesty, with a tight palate and a smoky, lean yet flavorful finish. Drink now.
— Aldo Fiordelli, 2026
