Tasting Notes: The Benanti Etna Bianco Contrada Cavaliere is a pale yellow with bright greenish reflections. The aromas are intense, ample and delicate, with hints of orange blossom and ripe apple. Dry on the palate, and mineral,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benanti Pietramarina is a singular wine from an exceptional place, Mt. Etna. Grown from century-old vines on the eastern slopes of Etna, the wine shows lemon peel, petrol and salinity all in the perfect framework... Read More
Estate History: Salvino and Antonio Benanti have doubled down on the indigenous grapes and old vines of Etna, re-focusing a company that had grown a little unwieldy with vineyard holdings elsewhere in Sicily. The family property... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Casematte - Terre Siciliane Bianco Peloro is a blend of 65% Grillo and 35% Carricante grapes. Bright straw yellow in color, the bouquet has notes of white and yellow-fleshed fruit, floral aromas of mimosa and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gaja Idda Etna Bianco shows intriguing notes of citrus fruits and aromatic herbs, such as grapefruit and thyme, combined with refreshing aromas of mint and jasmine. Fresh and vibrant, this wine is characterized... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Graci Etna Bianco has the mineral tension, citrus palate, and elegant finish of a world class Etna Bianco. Hints of under-ripe passion fruit and lime zest, white pepper and a full mouthfeel roll into a length,... Read More
Estate History: Graci, situated on the north slope of Mount Etna at Passopisciaro, is found in an area where viticulture dates back several thousand years. Many of the vines are still on original rootstock, ungrafted, having never... Read More
Tasting Notes: A terroir-driven white that blends of 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, and 10% Grillo from vines that range from 5-80 years old. As a varietal that thrives on the high altitude, volcanic slopes of Etna, Carricante... Read More
