Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Stories
Experience an authentic Sicilian cooking class in Palermo set on a panoramic 7th-floor terrace overlooking the city, and join a local chef for a hands-on culinary jour...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lemon blossom, white peach, volcanic mineral, herbs
Palate: citrus zest, green apple, saline, chalky
A bright, citrus-driven Etna Bianco blending Carricante and Catarratto: saline, mineral, refreshing - capturing the north slope's volcanic energy in a fresh and approachable white.
What it pairs with
-
Insalata di polpo (octopus salad)
Briny salinity echoes the sea-fresh octopus; bright acidity cuts the oil. -
Linguine alle vongole
Classic pairing: mineral-saline character and bright acidity bridge the bivalve sweetness. -
Fresh ricotta bruschetta
Refreshing acidity lifts the creamy ricotta; citrus notes harmonise.
How to serve Graci Etna Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Insalata di polpo (octopus salad), Linguine alle vongole, Fresh ricotta bruschetta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Graci introduced its Etna Bianco to complement the red range, drawing on Carricante and Catarratto from north-slope holdings. The wine is positioned as an accessible, everyday expression of Etna's white-wine terroir, before the single-contrada Carricante ambitions of the estate mature.
- 2006: First Graci Etna Bianco vintage, establishing the white-wine range
Facts
- Producer
- Graci · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%)
- Classification
- Etna Bianco DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Graci Etna Bianco
What does Graci Etna Bianco taste like?
On the nose, lemon blossom, white peach, volcanic mineral, herbs. On the palate, citrus zest, green apple, saline, chalky. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a clean, mineral, medium length finish. A bright, citrus-driven Etna Bianco blending Carricante and Catarratto: saline, mineral, refreshing - capturing the north slope's volcanic energy in a fresh and approachable white.
When should I drink Graci Etna Bianco?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Graci Etna Bianco?
Insalata di polpo (octopus salad) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Linguine alle vongole and Fresh ricotta bruschetta. Briny salinity echoes the sea-fresh octopus; bright acidity cuts the oil.
What grapes are in Graci Etna Bianco?
The blend is Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%). The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Sicily
Palermo by Night with Street food, Wine & local legends
Discover Palermo at night on a walking tour with street food, Sicilian wine, and live storytelling inspired by local legends, folklore, mystery, and unusual Sicilian tales.
Vineyard Walk and Food Tasting
In this experience, you can immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of Tenute Baglio Passofondo, an oasis of peace just a few kilometers from Trapani and Palermo.