Name: Benanti Etna Bianco Pietramarina Superiore 2016 750ml
Brand: Benanti
SKU: 894423
Price: 189.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93.5 (4 reviews)

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Winery Benanti

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Varietal Carricante

Carricante is a white grape variety indigenous to Sicily, particularly thriving on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. This ancient grape has been cultivated for centuries, known for producing wines with remarkable freshness and minerality. Carricante wines often exhibit citrusy aromas, such as lemon and orange blossom, along with apple and herbal notes, underpinned by a distinctive saline quality. The high altitude and volcanic soils of Mount Etna impart a unique terroir, contributing to the wine’s crisp acidity and longevity. What makes Carricante unique is its ability to retain acidity even in the hot Sicilian climate, resulting in vibrant, age-worthy wines. Often blended with other local varieties like Catarratto, Carricante shines as a pure varietal expression, capturing the essence of its volcanic origin and offering wine enthusiasts a taste of Sicily’s diverse and rich wine heritage.

Country Italy

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

Region Sicily

The beautiful island of Sicily has been growing grapevines and producing wines for thousands of years, ever since the ancient Greeks first landed on its golden shores and noticed the island's true potential as a haven for quality grapes. Today, the island is one of Italy's primary wine regions, and even though over eighty percent of Sicily's grapevines are used for the production of sweet fortified wines, the remaining wineries making other wine styles are renowned around the world for their quality and character. Indeed, Sicilian wineries are famed for their ability to capture something of the sun-drenched region in their wines, and the vines they cultivate benefit enormously from the almost constant sunshine and the incredibly fertile volcanic soils which typify the island.

Appellation Etna

Etna, a captivating wine appellation nestled on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, is gaining global recognition for its unique and expressive wines. The region's volcanic soils, shaped by the active volcano, impart distinctive mineral nuances to the wines, making Etna wines truly exceptional. Primarily focused on the indigenous Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, these wines showcase vibrant acidity, red fruit flavors, and an intriguing volcanic terroir. The high-altitude vineyards, coupled with varying microclimates, contribute to the complexity and finesse of Etna wines. Embracing both tradition and innovation, Etna stands as a testament to the fascinating interplay between terroir and grape varieties, offering wine enthusiasts a unique and memorable tasting experience.

DC 97pts

Decanter

This definitive wine of pure Carricante is given extensive contact on the lees, without wood, taking its structure from the grapes and terroir. Pale with golden highlights, it offers iodised notes on the expressive nose and an almost shy (still very young) palate that builds slowly in the mouth to a finale of energy and length. Drinking Window: 2021 - 2030

WA 94pts

Wine Advocate

This wine has lived many incarnations over the years, yet it remains one of the fundamental bottles to set the parameters for what we expect of a great white wine (made with the Carricante grape) from Etna. The Benanti 2016 Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina was first produced in 1990, and with over 30 years of winemaking history, this is indeed a historic achievement. Today, fruit comes from the eastern side of Etna from the Contrada Rinazzo at 800 meters in elevation. This is a precise and sharply etched white wine that is driven primarily by volcanic or mineral intensity. There are fruity and floral aromas, but they remain secondary to the ash and crushed stone that is center stage. The results are tight, precise and elegant. Production is 8,000 bottles. This is a gorgeous edition of the celebrated Pietra Marina.

JS 93pts

James Suckling

This has an inviting, smoky and flinty nose of dried lime and orange zest, grilled pineapple, sourdough and green apple. It’s medium-bodied, vibrant and fresh, with a lovely, slightly waxy texture. Driven and focused. Carricante. Drink now or hold.

WE 90pts

Wine Enthusiast

Delicate scents evoking Mediterranean scrub and citrus with the barest whiff of kerosene shape the subtle nose. On the linear palate, racy acidity accompanies honey and Meyer lemon before a saline close.

Winery Notes

The color is pale yellow with greenish nuances. The nose is intense, rich, complex, ample and mildly fruity, with notes of orange blossom flowers and ripe apple. The palate is dry and mineral, with a pleasantly high acidity, saline notes, a marked aromatic persistence and an after taste reminiscent of anise and almond.

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