Benanti

Benanti Pietra Marina Etna doc bianco Superiore 2019 0,75l

Benanti Pietra Marina Etna DOC Bianco Superiore is widely considered a benchmark Carricante from Etna, sourced from old vines in high-altitude vineyards near Milo. The vines grow in sandy volcanic soils rich in stones, which imparts the wine’s strikingly salty minerality. On the nose Pietra Marina shows lemon, lime and green apple alongside herbal notes, fennel, wet stone and a subtle smoky edge. The palate is taut, concentrated and extremely precise, with vibrant acidity and a dense yet linear texture. Despite its seriousness it never feels heavy, instead giving a sense of weightless intensity. The long finish is cool, saline and complex, underlining the wine’s impressive ageing potential. A remarkable, cellar-worthy Etna Bianco Superiore that shines with simply prepared fish, seafood, fine shellfish or high-end vegetable dishes.

Long fine lees ageing in stainless steel with batonnage adds density to the mineral structure and gives elegant depth.