Benanti Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore 2019

🍷 The excellence of Milo’s Carricante: an extraordinary white from Etna.

This wine represents the ultimate example of elegance and longevity among Italian volcanic whites. Pietra Marinaexpressesat its best the unique character of the Carricante grape variety grown on the slopes of Etna.

🌟 Main Features

• Denomination: Etna D.O.C. Bianco Superiore.
• Producer: Benanti Viticoltori.
• Vintage: 2019.
• Varietal: 100% Carricante.
• Production area: Contrada Rinazzo, Milo (CT), eastern slope of Etna.

🌋 Territory Details

• Altitude: 800 m above sea level.
• Soil: Volcanic, sandy, mineral-rich, sub-acid-reacting soil.
• Viticulture: Traditional sapling vines, up to 90 years of age.
• Planting density: 8,000 to 9,000 vines per hectare.
• Yield: about 5,500 kg/ha.

🍇 Vinification and Aging

• Harvest: Manual, starting in mid-October.
• Pressing: Whole with soft pressing of the bunch.
• Fermentation: In stainless steel for about 12 days with native yeasts.
• Maturation: 30 months in steel tanks with noble lees and frequent bâtonnages.
• Final aging: At least 12 months in bottle.

🔍 Sensory Analysis

• Color: Straw yellow with bright green highlights.
• Aroma: Intense and complex, with notes of orange blossom, ripe apple and volcanic minerality.
• Taste: Dry, mineral, with vibrant acidity and long persistence. Hints of anise and almond close an elegant finish.

🍴 Gastronomic pairings

The Pietra Marina 2019 is perfect for:

• Fish: Tartare, carpaccio and grilled.
• Seafood: Oysters and shellfish.
• Elaborate dishes: seafood risottos and gourmet recipes.

🌍 Why Choose Pietra Marina?

A wine that celebrates the unique terroir of Etna, combining tradition, passion and excellent winemaking technique. Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore is an ideal choice for connoisseurs and lovers of great Italian white wines.