2018 Pietradolce Etna Bianco DOC, Sicily
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PDETBIA18
Carricante takes its name from carico, meaning 'charged, loaded, burdened' which refers to the abundant fruit on the vine. 100% Carricante from the northern slopes of Mount Etna, 800 metres above sea level.
The vines are bush trained and grown on sandy loam soil. Vinification and maturation are in stainless steel and the wine shows floral and lemon curd notes with pronounced minerality and unabashed acidity typical to Etna.
Subtle and complex with lemon-curd, mango and cooked-apple aromas and flavors. Full body. Intense fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
92 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com August 2019
The 2018 Etna Bianco is fresh and buoyant with lots of pretty white flower and citrus definition followed by zesty mineral or salty sensations on the close. This is a carefully measured and focused wine with a very polished or glossy characteristic that I associate with the unique winemaking personality achieved at Pietradolce, one of my favorite estates on Etna. I love the sharpness and the precision of this beautifully accessible wine. Some 10,000 bottles were made.
91 points Monica Larner The Wine Advocate, Aug 2019 Drink 2019-2023
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietals | Carricante |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 92 |
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