2024 Vivera Etna Bianco Organic, Mount Etna Sicily

Vivera is one of Sicily's leading organic wine estates, with the family dedicated to showcasing the island's extraordinary diversity of terroirs through sustainable viticulture and thoughtful winemaking. Their vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna are among the most prized in Sicily, where high elevations, volcanic soils and cooling mountain breezes combine to create wines of remarkable freshness and complexity. Vivera has become a benchmark producer for those seeking authentic expressions of Etna's unique landscape.

Etna Bianco is crafted primarily from Carricante, the noble white grape of Mount Etna, which thrives in the region's ancient volcanic soils. The 2024 vintage delivered excellent growing conditions, producing fruit with exceptional purity, vibrant acidity and distinctive mineral character. Organic farming practices allow the vineyard's natural expression to shine, while careful winemaking preserves freshness and precision.

Pale straw gold with green highlights, the bouquet is lifted and aromatic, revealing notes of lemon blossom, white peach and grapefruit alongside hints of wild herbs, fennel and crushed stone. The palate is bright and beautifully focused, delivering flavours of citrus, pear and ripe apple wrapped around a striking volcanic mineral backbone. Crisp acidity provides energy and tension, while a subtle saline note adds complexity. The finish is long, refreshing and intensely mineral, lingering with citrus zest and stony nuances.

This is a superb match for grilled swordfish, king prawns, seafood risotto, octopus salad, zucchini fritters or a fennel and orange salad. Equally rewarding as an aperitif, it captures the freshness, energy and unmistakable volcanic character that have made Etna one of Italy's most exciting wine regions.