2022 Duca di Salaparuta Etna Bianco Làvico, Italy, Sicily, Etna Bianco, Wine Review

This is 100% Carricante from Sicily. Silvery/green in color, clear4 and bright. The nose is pretty with peach, slight lime and salinity. Medium bodied. Slightly oily texture. Good balance and acidity. On the palate, peaches, lime pith, minerals and slight char. Long finish. This is an excellent and refreshing white wine. It has depth and drinks great on its own. Grilled swordfish or tuna steaks would be a great match. Drink over the next five years.

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A-

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Vintage:

2022

Current Price:

$34.00USD

2022 Barone di Villagrande Etna Bianco Superiore, Italy, Sicily, Mt. Etna, Wine Review

Vintage:

2022

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A-

Current Price:

$21.00USD

This is made from the Carricante grape in Sicily. The grapes are grown on the east side of Mt. Etna (an active volcano). pale yellow in color, clear and bright. The nose is interesting with pears, slight peach and a bit of a char quality. Light to medium bodied. Good balance. Lively. On the palate, more mineral drive but a bit of peach with some char. Good finish. This drinks well on its own and would work nicely with sea food. Drink over the next couple of years.

2021 Palmento Costanzo Etna Bianco di Sei, Italy, Sicily,

Vintage:

2021

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Current Price:

$27.00USD

This is a white blend from Sicily made from 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto grapes. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is deep and interesting. A bit of blood orange, lots of minerality, some char and a bit of wild thyme. Medium bodied. Creamy texture. Crisp with good acidity. On the palate, its all about the minerality. Crushed rocks, char and slight salinity with a slight citrus note. Nice finish. This is a tasty wine that is nice on its own but better with food. This would be a nice wine with grilled scallops. Drink over the next couple of years.

2016 Aeris Wines Etna Bianco Superiore, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

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2016

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This is Carricante from Sicily but made by California winery owner Kevin Harvery (Rhys). Light golden in color, some darker gold swirls, clear and bright. The nose is intriguing with minerality, some char, lemons, almonds and salinity. Lovely, slightly viscous texture. Light tannins. On the palate, loads of minerality, some lemons and slight smoke. Great acidity. Long finish. This drinks great on its own, but would be better with food such as a Lemon Pasta. Drink over the next ten years.

2018 Planeta Carricante Sicilia Eruzione 1614, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A-

Current Price:

$43.00USD

This is 90% Carricante and 10% Riesling from the north slopes of Mt. Etna just outside the DOC boundaries. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has asparagus, smoke, minerals and white flowers. A lovely velvety texture that is slightly oily. Light tannins. A very interesting palate with tarragon, lime and saline. Moderate finish with some green apple notes. This is complex and interesting but also a very nice wine for food. While it works on its own, this would be great with sardines or even salmon. Drink over the next five to ten years.

2022 Duca di Salaparuta Etna Bianco Làvico, Italy, Sicily, Etna Bianco, Wine Review

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