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.
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