Graci Etna Bianco Arcurìa 2022
Graci · Azienda Agricola Graci
A vivid expression of high-elevation Carricante — austere, lifted, and built for the cellar.
Nose
Lemon pith, white peach, crushed seashell, chamomile, and a wisp of volcanic smoke
Palate
Taut and saline, with green apple skin, unripe pear, wet stone, and a savory umami undercurrent; razor-edged acidity frames a delicate orchard-fruit core
Finish
Long, mineral-driven, and faintly bitter-almond, leaving a chalky, sea-spray echo
- Varietal
- Carricante
- Blend
- 100% Carricante
- Vineyards
- Contrada Arcurìa, a single 8-hectare parcel on Etna's northern slope at 600–700 meters elevation, planted on volcanic ash and lapilli soils
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Volcanic Spritz — 3 oz Graci Etna Bianco Arcurìa, 1 oz blanc vermouth, 0.5 oz Suze, top with chilled soda water. Build in a wine glass over ice, garnish with a grapefruit twist and a sprig of thyme.
Food Pairing
Grilled swordfish with salmoriglio, lemon-dressed bottarga pasta, or raw oysters with mignonette
Alberto Aiello Graci left a banking career in Milan to farm old bush vines on Etna's northern flank, crafting wines from volcanic soils where lava flows and Mediterranean heat have shaped some of Italy's most distinctive terroir.
Be the first to comment.
Leave a comment
Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Blanc Terres Chaudes 2023
Domaine des Roches Neuves
Thierry Germain's biodynamically farmed Chenin Blanc from the Terres Chaudes parcel delivers a wine where the tuffeau limestone substrate is as much a character as the grape. Wood plays virtually no role here — the expression is all terroir, acid, and fruit. A white wine for those who believe restraint is its own form of generosity.
Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria DOC 2022
Donnafugata
Ben Ryé is Italy's most celebrated passito, made from Zibibbo grapes sun-dried on the wind-blasted volcanic island of Pantelleria. The heat of the African-influenced climate concentrates sugars, but Donnafugata's meticulous winemaking preserves acidity and freshness. A dessert wine that transcends the category.
Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé 2022
Domaine Leflaive
Domaine Leflaive's Mâcon-Verzé is a masterclass in value from one of Burgundy's most respected white wine producers. The biodynamic farming and careful winemaking bring a precision to Mâconnais Chardonnay that elevates it well beyond its appellation. For those priced out of Puligny, this is the door in.
Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume 2022
Domaine William Fèvre
This is essence before ornament made manifest in a glass. Where many Chablis producers chase richness or oak influence, William Fèvre's Fourchaume 2022 trusts the terroir to do the talking. The Kimmeridgian fossil-studded limestone shines through with uncompromising clarity. Alongside the issue's other selections — the unadorned honesty of Old Bardstown Estate, the single-estate purity of Tequila Ocho, the stripped-back integrity of Benromach Organic — this Chablis reminds us that the most eloquent wines are those that get out of the way of what the earth has already said.