Tasting Notes

The wine has a bright yellow color with golden highlights and a rich and complex aromatic profile. On the nose, it stands out for its citrus notes, such as grapefruit, accompanied by delicate nuances of mint and tropical fruit.
On the palate, Enrico IV is characterized by a vibrant freshness, with a pronounced minerality due to the volcanic soils, which give the wine a long finish. The elegant structure and perfect balance between freshness and flavor make it an Etna Bianco with great aging potential.

Pairings

Enrico IV pairs perfectly with fish-based dishes, such as seafood, grilled fish, or white meats. It's also ideal with semi-mature cheeses, enhancing its distinctive freshness and minerality.

Cellar - Valenti

Cantine Valenti is a historic Sicilian winery with a winemaking tradition rooted in the heart of Mount Etna. Founded in the 1990s, the company has always stood out for the high quality of its wines, the result of a careful selection of native grape varieties and meticulous attention to agricultural practices. The winery is located in Castiglione di Sicilia, in the Etna Natural Park, an area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its uniqueness and biodiversity. The vineyards are located at approximately 600 meters above sea level, where the microclimate and volcanic soils give the wines a unique complexity and minerality.

The Etna region is central to the winery's philosophy, which firmly believes in the authentic expression of the grape variety through the soil, climate, and local culture. The winery employs sustainable and organic practices, striving to respect the environment and the area's natural heritage. Mount Etna is a central element in the winery's history and life, and its mineral-rich soils give the wines the freshness, acidity, and structure that make them recognizable and appreciated around the world.

Cantine Valenti grows a variety of Sicilian grape varieties, including Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, Cataratto, and Grecanico, authentically expressing the Etna terroir in every bottle. Production is limited to ensure the quality and care required for each individual label.

Over the years, Cantine Valenti has received numerous international awards, cementing its position as one of Etna's leading wine producers. Its philosophy is based on the combination of innovation and tradition, constantly striving to improve the quality of its products while maintaining its deep connection to Sicilian history and culture.

With a selection that ranges from full-bodied and structured red wines to fresh and minerally white wines, all the way to sweet and fortified wines, each bottle represents the perfect blend of handcrafted work, winemaking tradition, and modern winemaking techniques. Cantine Valenti continues to grow and strengthen its reputation, celebrating the pride and beauty of Sicily and Etna with every wine.