Etna Bianco, 2024
A more herbal and spicy profile with an easy texture and open profile. A compelling and melt in the mouth mixture of stone fruit, herbs and citrus rind. The Etna Bianco Superiore designate is reserved for whites which come from the village of Milo on the eastern side of the volcano. The rain average in Milo is double that of the northern and southern areas. The steepness of the terraces of the entire municipality sees the sun forcibly setting very early in the shadow of the volcano. Furthermore, the climate is very humid, open as it is to the hot scirocco wind which, after crossing the Ionian Sea, blows directly on the vineyards.
critic reviews
A whiff of lemon oil mixes with sweet mint and crushed rocks as the 2024 Etna Bianco opens in the glass. This is juicy and playful in feel with ripe melon and a cascade of inner florals that swirl throughout. It leaves a salty sensation and nuances of candied citrus on the wickedly fresh finish.