Benanti Etna Bianco 2022
Benanti Viticoltori · Benanti, Viagrande, Mount Etna, Sicily
If fire built these eight bottles, then Benanti's Etna Bianco was built by the most patient fire of all — the volcanic eruptions that have been depositing mineral-rich ash and sand on the slopes of Mount Etna for thousands of years.
Nose
Green apple, white grapefruit, lime zest, white flowers, and a distinctive smoky, flinty minerality — like struck flint over citrus groves
Palate
Dry, taut, and mineral-driven — citrus pith, green apple, a saline brightness, fresh herbs, and a persistent volcanic minerality that anchors the palate
Finish
Long and precise with lingering citrus, salinity, and an ashy mineral whisper
- Varietal
- 100% Carricante
- Blend
- 100% Carricante
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Etna Spritz: 3 oz Benanti Etna Bianco · 1.5 oz Aperol · 1 oz sparkling water · Orange slice. Build over ice in a wine glass.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Grilled swordfish with capers and lemon — a classic Sicilian pairing where the wine's minerality cuts through the richness of the fish.
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