Benanti Brut Spumante Noblesse 48 Mesi 2019
Sparkling
Etna, Italy
7.7
WineSaint
Volcanic ash and sea spray dominate the nose, followed by white peach and crushed herbs. Four years on lees brings depth without weight. The mousse is fine and persistent, carrying chalky minerality through waves of citrus peel and toasted brioche. The finish is long and saline, with that distinctive Etna smokiness threading through everything. Serious sparkler that captures its volcanic home.
volcanic ashsea spraywhite peachtoasted brioche
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.