Vini Biondi
Chianta Etna Carricante
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Biondi’s Chianta is mostly Carricante. Interesting how it’s developed - preserved lemon, honeysuckle, melon, thyme, sage. Acidity is integrated
Biondi’s Chianta is mostly Carricante. Interesting how it’s developed - preserved lemon, honeysuckle, melon, thyme, sage. Acidity is integrated
Nov 17th, 2018
I've seen bad reviews from people on this wine but I quite enjoyed it. Slight skin contact and time in barrel. There version of a white burgundy is what Ciro said. I work mainly with Italian wine and for me this was quite separate from the rest of Italy in a really good way. I felt the wine to be unique and complex and highly recommend it.
I've seen bad reviews from people on this wine but I quite enjoyed it. Slight skin contact and time in barrel. There version of a white burgundy is what Ciro said. I work mainly with Italian wine and for me this was quite separate from the rest of Italy in a really good way. I felt the wine to be unique and complex and highly recommend it.
Jun 20th, 2015
Etna Bianco comparative study. Oh, where to begin. Ciro mentioned via IG that the wine sees 3 days on skins and old large neutral barrel elevage. There wine seemed flawed but we couldn't resist it. The driving acids and texture fascinated. Given my few years of experience with Ciro's wines, including the often-not-stable Outis line, I'll follow his progress and transformation as a grower. Intriguing failures like this compel me to continue learning.
Etna Bianco comparative study. Oh, where to begin. Ciro mentioned via IG that the wine sees 3 days on skins and old large neutral barrel elevage. There wine seemed flawed but we couldn't resist it. The driving acids and texture fascinated. Given my few years of experience with Ciro's wines, including the often-not-stable Outis line, I'll follow his progress and transformation as a grower. Intriguing failures like this compel me to continue learning.
Nov 14th, 2014
Bubble gum peppermint nose. Tannic palate.
Bubble gum peppermint nose. Tannic palate.
Nov 9th, 2013
My first Carricante from Etna. They say be prepared for saline. They ain’t lyin. Roasted salted peanuts on this one to be more mindful. Wish I could have sat there and drank that over the course of an hour.
My first Carricante from Etna. They say be prepared for saline. They ain’t lyin. Roasted salted peanuts on this one to be more mindful. Wish I could have sat there and drank that over the course of an hour.
Oct 5th, 2017
Solid carricante. Slightly salty nice acidity full bodied. Big mouthfeel
Solid carricante. Slightly salty nice acidity full bodied. Big mouthfeel
Feb 20th, 2017