Sunset vineyard walk and gourmet wine pairing dinner in Sicily
Your tour begins with a leisurely stroll through urban vineyards, nestled between the city of Catania and Mount Etna. This exceptional urban trekking experience allows...
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In the glass
Aroma: apple
Palate: dry, mineral, salinity
Pale yellow with greenish tints, an intense but delicate apple nose and a dry, mineral palate with salinity.
What it pairs with
- Grilled swordfish with lemon The wine's salinity and apple freshness match the lemon and the char.More wines for fish →
- Spaghetti alle vongole Mineral edge echoes the clams' brine while acidity cleans the olive oil.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Fritto misto di mare Crisp acidity cuts through the frying.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
History
Benanti's Etna Bianco is 100% Carricante from vineyards on the eastern and southern slopes of Mount Etna, between 700 and 950 metres on volcanic sandy soil.
Facts
- Producer
- Benanti Viticoltori · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carricante (100%)
- Classification
- Etna DOC Bianco
- Oak
- Stainless steel on the fine lees, then 2 to 3 months in bottle; fermented 12 days at 18 C
Frequently asked about Benanti Etna Bianco
What does Benanti Etna Bianco taste like?
On the nose, apple. On the palate, dry, mineral, salinity. Pale yellow with greenish tints, an intense but delicate apple nose and a dry, mineral palate with salinity.
What food pairs with Benanti Etna Bianco?
Grilled swordfish with lemon is a strong match. Other good matches include Spaghetti alle vongole and Fritto misto di mare. The wine's salinity and apple freshness match the lemon and the char.
What grapes are in Benanti Etna Bianco?
Carricante (100%). The wine is classified as Etna DOC Bianco.
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