This limpid, straw-colored wine is a blend of 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico and 5% Inzolia, vinified entirely in stainless steel. Popped and poured, it aromatically unfolds after the first 30 minutes to reveal scents of white peaches, quince, jasmine, wet stones and smoke. Light-bodied, seamlessly alcoholic (12.5%) and with lively acids, it delivers flavors mirroring the nose and stays solid on the mid-palate. Concluding with a lengthy, saline-infused finish, this is an impressive white that can be served as an apéritif or paired with light fare. Enclosed with a Diam 5 cork. Drink now-2026.
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Really interesting wine. I don’t have a lot of experience with Carricante. Took some air and warmth to show itself. I poured it into a decanter about 30 minutes before dinner and it still took the length of the meal to show itself.mostly lemon and lemon zest on the nose. Some river rock in the background. Medium + (almost high) acidity on the palate. Initially, there was an interesting mid-palate richness that went away with time. Finishes with a stony/salty minerality. Really complex. great value. Paired with shrimp + a sort of buerre blanc made with a stock from shrimp shells and some herbs. Very food-friendly.
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Citrus-themed nose with lemon, lime and some orange. The medium-bodied palate continues with the citric theme, adding some apple and slight herbal tones. Stony mineral acidity and long finish with some bitterness, tapering towards wet rocks. Fresh, structured, somewhat textured and food-friendly. Not really very complex or intriguing, but a solid and decent pretty typical Etna white.
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As others have noted, this benefits from a little air to gain some weight and complexity.
Minerality and a touch of smoke on the nose. After air the palate is well rounded: white fruit, some wild honey, just a hint of citrus; very nicely balanced. Clean on the finish with unripe peach and minerals.
Overall this is an excellent wine, and decent, if not great, QPR at the ~US$28 that I paid.
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Frische, leicht reduktive Nase, sehr burgundisch anmutend, Apfel, Zitrusfrüchte, mineralisch unterlegt. Im Gaumen saftig, dicht, dennoch elegant, viel Druck, gut verpackte, eher moderate Säure, dennoch nicht plump, die reife Frucht harmoniert mit der Struktur, im Abgang mit viel Salzigkeit und eindrücklicher Länge. Top, für die mittlere Reife gebaut.
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Zippy Sicilian white, quite young and fresh. Needs some time to come around. A great seafood wine made from the traditional white Sicilian grapes: Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia, Grecanico, Minnella.
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Really nice especially after a few hours open. Citrus, honey, pear, dried herb and mineral. Good acid and balance. Fantastic for the price. Actually reminds me of a white Rhone blend.
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Comprehensive Tenuta delle Terre Nere (Chicago, IL): Pleasant enough, but it's not that much of a discount from the single-vineyard whites, where I think you'll get much more bang for just a few bucks more. Has all the hallmarks of a volcanic white, but it's just lacking the extra oomph. Delicious, nonetheless.
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Lemon zest. Definitely sea breeze. Mineral and saline. Nice finish. Light bodied. Super fresh acidity but given the choice I would choose Pietradolce's Etna Bianco which has more depth of flavour.
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Lithe and feeling overly precise, this wine made for a fine Muscadet-like aperitif but lacked the stuffing to cope with our meal. Mouthwatering lime cordial, saline, a long finish yet lacking midpalate concentration.
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4/22/2024 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 91 Points
This limpid, straw-colored wine is a blend of 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico and 5% Inzolia, vinified entirely in stainless steel. Popped and poured, it aromatically unfolds after the first 30 minutes to reveal scents of white peaches, quince, jasmine, wet stones and smoke. Light-bodied, seamlessly alcoholic (12.5%) and with lively acids, it delivers flavors mirroring the nose and stays solid on the mid-palate. Concluding with a lengthy, saline-infused finish, this is an impressive white that can be served as an apéritif or paired with light fare. Enclosed with a Diam 5 cork. Drink now-2026.
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4/1/2024 - jkvedar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really interesting wine. I don’t have a lot of experience with Carricante. Took some air and warmth to show itself. I poured it into a decanter about 30 minutes before dinner and it still took the length of the meal to show itself.mostly lemon and lemon zest on the nose. Some river rock in the background. Medium + (almost high) acidity on the palate. Initially, there was an interesting mid-palate richness that went away with time. Finishes with a stony/salty minerality. Really complex. great value. Paired with shrimp + a sort of buerre blanc made with a stock from shrimp shells and some herbs. Very food-friendly.
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3/30/2024 - Omas list wrote: 89 Points
Citrus and green apple note. Highly acidic, minerally with saline. Would be fine with fish or shell fish with herbal sauce or broth.
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3/29/2024 - Stonger the Better Likes this wine: 91 Points
It was ok.
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3/23/2024 - blaahhi wrote: 90 Points
Citrus-themed nose with lemon, lime and some orange. The medium-bodied palate continues with the citric theme, adding some apple and slight herbal tones. Stony mineral acidity and long finish with some bitterness, tapering towards wet rocks. Fresh, structured, somewhat textured and food-friendly. Not really very complex or intriguing, but a solid and decent pretty typical Etna white.
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3/12/2024 - Paul852 Likes this wine: 90 Points
As others have noted, this benefits from a little air to gain some weight and complexity.
Minerality and a touch of smoke on the nose. After air the palate is well rounded: white fruit, some wild honey, just a hint of citrus; very nicely balanced. Clean on the finish with unripe peach and minerals.
Overall this is an excellent wine, and decent, if not great, QPR at the ~US$28 that I paid.
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3/1/2024 - vvWine.ch wrote: 91 Points
Frische, leicht reduktive Nase, sehr burgundisch anmutend, Apfel, Zitrusfrüchte, mineralisch unterlegt. Im Gaumen saftig, dicht, dennoch elegant, viel Druck, gut verpackte, eher moderate Säure, dennoch nicht plump, die reife Frucht harmoniert mit der Struktur, im Abgang mit viel Salzigkeit und eindrücklicher Länge. Top, für die mittlere Reife gebaut.
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2/19/2024 - oakville72 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Zippy Sicilian white, quite young and fresh. Needs some time to come around. A great seafood wine made from the traditional white Sicilian grapes: Carricante, Catarratto, Inzolia, Grecanico, Minnella.
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1/12/2024 - MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 93 Points
Really nice especially after a few hours open. Citrus, honey, pear, dried herb and mineral. Good acid and balance. Fantastic for the price. Actually reminds me of a white Rhone blend.
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12/17/2023 - acyso wrote: 88 Points
Comprehensive Tenuta delle Terre Nere (Chicago, IL): Pleasant enough, but it's not that much of a discount from the single-vineyard whites, where I think you'll get much more bang for just a few bucks more. Has all the hallmarks of a volcanic white, but it's just lacking the extra oomph. Delicious, nonetheless.
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11/23/2023 - M.Y. Chong Likes this wine:
Lemon zest. Definitely sea breeze. Mineral and saline. Nice finish. Light bodied. Super fresh acidity but given the choice I would choose Pietradolce's Etna Bianco which has more depth of flavour.
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7/29/2023 - ThijsV Likes this wine: 90 Points
Mirabelle, white flowers, yellow plum, salinity, yellow raspberries, subtle oak? Medium+ acidity, medium+ finish
Could use 1-2 years in the cellar
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7/25/2023 - NickA Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lithe and feeling overly precise, this wine made for a fine Muscadet-like aperitif but lacked the stuffing to cope with our meal. Mouthwatering lime cordial, saline, a long finish yet lacking midpalate concentration.
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