2018 Etna Bianco Superiore Pietramarina
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Complex and evolving with roasted, caramelized nuts, gunpowder, candied citrus and stony minerality. Medium-bodied, it shines with tension and zesty acidity. Light, chalky finish. Drink now.
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Eric Guido, Vinous
Aldo Fiordelli, jamessuckling.com
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The nose is a medley of citrus and tart aromas, with undertones of white pepper and flint providing balance. Melon joins lemon, lime, Mandarin orange and grapefruit on the palate, while stonier, more metallic savory notes support those flavors through a long finish. Complete and satisfying. — Danielle Callegari
The 2018 Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina captivates with a savory blend of crushed rocks, raw almonds and musky dried apricot. It's deeply textural with a saline tinge to its orchard fruits and brisk acidity that maintains energy throughout. The 2018 leaves a lemon and mineral twang through the long, lightly structured finale as hints of liquid stone linger. The PietraMarina is currently wrapped up tight with youthful poise, yet it should blossom beautifully in a few years.
The 2018 Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina captivates with a savary blend of crushed rocks, raw almonds and musky dried apricot. It's deeply textural with a saline tinge to its orchard fruits and brisk acidity that maintains energy throughout. The 2018 leaves a lemon and mineral twang through the long, lightly structured finale as hints of liquid stone linger. The Pietra Marina is currently wrapped up tight with youthful poise, yet it should blossom beautifully in a few years.
About the producer
Benanti is one of the founding fathers of modern-day wine in Sicily, with Giuseppe Benanti an early champion of wines made from the slopes of Mount Etna. Today the property is in the hands of Giuseppe’s children and remains one of the region’s leading names.