Benanti Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina 2017
White
Etna, Italy
8.1
WineSaint
Volcanic smoke and crushed oyster shells define the nose, with ripe stone fruit emerging underneath. Twenty-four months on lees built impressive texture while preserving the electric acidity that drives the finish. Melon and herb notes flow with crystalline precision. The 2017 vintage adds richness without losing Etna's essential tension.
volcanic smokeoyster shellsstone fruitherbs
Label
Benanti
→Benanti is among the producers most responsible for bringing Etna to serious international attention, farming old-vine nerello mascalese and carricante across several named contrade on the volcano's slopes.