REFINED
INTENSE
MEMORABLE

ICONIC
ESSENCE
OF THE VOLCANO

REFINED
INTENSE
MEMORABLE

ICONIC
ESSENCE
OF THE VOLCANO

THE CLASSIC METHOD

FORGED BY ETNA

GAUDENSIUS

FROM THE HEROIC
WINEMAKING
OF ETNA

The Gaudensius line was born from the dream of creating a sparkling wine with the purest essence of Etna: Firriato’s Classic Method “Gaudensius” possesses the legendary intensity of the Volcano. Growing on the highest active volcano in Europe requires great sensitivity to the alternation of temperatures – at different altitudes – and to the diversity of the lava soils. These vineyards are capable of producing those valuable characteristics, giving life to a unique collection.

territory

RICH
ENERGETIC
SECULAR

Etna’s terroir is different from any other. Its mesoclimate and sandy soils of volcanic origin, rich in many mineral elements, are ideal for the development of vines suitable for making sparkling wine. This is how the four Gaudensius Firriato are born, which bring together the pedoclimatic characteristics of Etna, the intensity of the aromas and the aromatic finesse which are enhanced with sparkling wine.

From magmatic soils

A LINE WITH A UNIQUE CHARACTER, SHAPED BY THE LAVA EARTH, THE MAXIMUM EXPRESSION OF FINENESS, FLAVORITY AND LONGEVITY.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF CLASSIC METHOD SPARKLING WINE ON ETNA

In the history of Sicilian sparkling wine, not many people know that the first experiments date back to 1870 by Baron Felice Spitaleri of Muglia, with the first refermented wines obtained from Pinot Noir which someone renamed “Champagne Etna”.
But the first native classic method sparkling wines have a more recent history. After a period of oblivion, the vocation towards bubbles re-emerged shortly before the beginning of 1990, with a greater awareness of the minerality, acidity and character of high-altitude bubbles.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF CLASSIC METHOD SPARKLING WINE ON ETNA

In the history of Sicilian sparkling wine, not many people know that the first experiments date back to 1870 by Baron Felice Spitaleri of Muglia, with the first refermented wines obtained from Pinot Noir which someone renamed “Champagne Etna”. But the first native classic method sparkling wines have a more recent history. After a period of oblivion, the vocation towards bubbles re-emerged shortly before the beginning of 1990, with a greater awareness of the minerality, acidity and character of high-altitude bubbles.

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blanc de noir

CLASSIFICATION

D.O.C. Etna Spumante

GRAPE VARIETY

Nerello Mascalese

ALCOHOLIC GRADE

12,60% vol.

months of refinement

Over 36 months

Tasting Notes

COLOR: Pale straw yellow tending towards bright gold.

SMELL: Intense and fruity with delicate notes of Sicilian citrus fruits, brioche, anise and mineral hints.

PALATE: Complex flavour, good structure and at the same time notable elegance. Long-lasting, savory and mineral with a nice finish of currant and almond.

blanc de blancs

CLASSIFICATION

Terre Siciliane White Sparkling Wine

GRAPE VARIETY

Carricante

ALCOHOLIC GRADE

12,60% vol.

months of refinement

Over 36 months

Tasting Notes

COLOR: Golden straw yellow.

SMELL: Fresh, elegant and complex with notes of white fruits, acacia flowers, hazelnut and honey enhanced by excellent mineral notes.

PALATE: Delicate, elegant and concentrated, it expresses pleasant hints of great finesse, is characterized by an exceptional permanence on the palate and a good aromatic persistence.

ROSÈ

CLASSIFICATION

D.O.C. Etna Spumante

GRAPE VARIETY

Nerello Mascalese

ALCOHOLIC GRADE

12,50% vol.

months of refinement

Over 24 months

Tasting Notes

COLOR: Pale pink, peach tones, soft and elegant foam, with subtle perlage.

SMELL: Fine floral notes on a background of red fruits. Fragrances of pomegranate, hints of citrus.

PALATE: Complex flavor, good structure. It is savory and creamy, with a long persistence.

PAS
DOSÈ

CLASSIFICATION

Quality Sparkling Wine – Classic Method – Pas Dosé

GRAPE VARIETY

Nerello Mascalese

ALCOHOLIC GRADE

12,50% vol.

months of refinement

Over 48 months

Tasting Notes

COLOR: Pale golden yellow with creamy foam, particularly fine and evanescent.

SMELL: Complex and harmonious with hints of white flowers and rich in notes of dried fruit and toasted bread.

PALATE: Austere on the palate in full elegance, flavor and persistence, acid currant finish in citrus notes.

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