Planeta Etna Bianco 2023
Planeta
Planeta's Etna Bianco captures the electric energy of Mount Etna's volcanic terroir in an accessible, everyday format. Carricante grapes from high-altitude vineyards on the north face deliver a wine with the freshness of the mountain and the depth of ancient lava flows beneath the vines. Remarkable value for terroir this specific.
Nose
White flowers and Meyer lemon open cleanly, followed by wet stone and green almond. A subtle smoky-mineral note hints at the volcanic soils.
Palate
Crisp and taut, with bright citrus acidity framing white peach and pear flavors. The midpalate reveals a saline minerality and flinty character that gives the wine real tension and length. Delicate but not fragile.
Finish
Medium-long with a clean, mineral-laced close. Citrus zest and a chalky texture persist.
- Varietal
- Carricante
- Blend
- 100% Carricante
- Vineyards
- High-altitude vineyards on Mount Etna's northern slope, Castiglione di Sicilia
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and bright acidity complement the delicate, flaky fish, while its citrus notes echo the lemon and the briny capers tie into the wine's volcanic salinity.
The Planeta family, one of Sicily's most important wine dynasties, expanded to Mount Etna's northern slopes to work with the indigenous Carricante grape on the volcano's mineral-rich, high-altitude terraces.
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