Etna Bianco DOC 2024

Benanti Viticoltori | Sicily
Benanti Viticoltori S.p.a. | Via Garibaldi 361 | IT 95029 Viagrande

19130224 · 0,75 l · 29,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

An island within the island. This is what Giuseppe Benanti called Etna, the world he opened up for himself in 1988 as a pioneer of modern Etna wines. Today, his sons Antonio and Salvino are continuing his legacy as the only winery with vineyards on all four slopes of the volcano. The Etna Bianco combines 100% Carricante from the eastern and southern slopes, where altitudes between 700 and 950 metres, volcanic sandy soils and pronounced day-night fluctuations create ideal conditions. The 20 to 60-year-old vines grow partly as traditional Alberello, partly on trellis wire. Hand-picked in mid-October, gently pressed, fermented for twelve days at 18 °C in stainless steel with the estate's own Carricante yeast selected from Etna vineyards. Maturation on fine lees and brief rest in the bottle.

Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Intense and fragrant at the same time: apple, white flowers, a hint of citrus. Dry, mineral and lively on the palate, with a salty note and astonishing length. Uncomplicated and yet with character – perfect with seafood, grilled fish or as an aperitif on its own. SUPERIORE.DE