Unique Etna white, 100 year old plantings of heritage varieties. White grapefruit, sea spray, chalk, smoke.
Unique Etna white, 100 year old plantings of heritage varieties. White grapefruit, sea spray, chalk, smoke.
May 31st, 2023
This is a stunning single vineyard Etna Bianco, Biondi’s grand cru white, a blend of primarily Carricante, that clearly shows the potential of Etna Bianco in the right hands. Salty, faintly floral, deep golden in the glass, a mineral and acid wash spread over the palate. Yellow flowers, quince hay and some pine needles are the primary aromatics. Palate is saltwater taffy; lemon curd, and some pear. Deep and luscious and so long. Subtle oxidation and oak. I think it would be fascinating to hold this for 10 more years, I’m sure it would develop well and I don’t think it would be anywhere near tired.
This is a stunning single vineyard Etna Bianco, Biondi’s grand cru white, a blend of primarily Carricante, that clearly shows the potential of Etna Bianco in the right hands. Salty, faintly floral, deep golden in the glass, a mineral and acid wash spread over the palate. Yellow flowers, quince hay and some pine needles are the primary aromatics. Palate is saltwater taffy; lemon curd, and some pear. Deep and luscious and so long. Subtle oxidation and oak. I think it would be fascinating to hold this for 10 more years, I’m sure it would develop well and I don’t think it would be anywhere near tired.
1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2021
Smooth oil, almost orangish. Lush and minerally. Notes of apricot, pears, and cheese rind
Smooth oil, almost orangish. Lush and minerally. Notes of apricot, pears, and cheese rind
1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2020
All kinds of cool. Never had a wine like this... hard aged cheese, gravel, lemon rind, pears, risotto. Jeepers
All kinds of cool. Never had a wine like this... hard aged cheese, gravel, lemon rind, pears, risotto. Jeepers
1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2018
Gold color, viscous, medium bodied, tastes like Apple juice.
Gold color, viscous, medium bodied, tastes like Apple juice.
Jun 20th, 2019
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
