Graci Etna Bianco DOC Sicily 2023

Alberto Aiello Graci has been making wine on Sicily's Mount Etna since 2004, the year he returned from his apprenticeship as a Milan banker, picking up the baton with 5 hectares of family land, 2 hectares of which is vineyards (the rest polycultural activities). The region of Etna Rosso, famous for its black lava soils and elegant red wines made from the Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio grapes, has been undergoing a revival since 2000, lured by juicy EU grants and spectacular scenery. Once carpeted with vines - the fruit of which was allegedly used to in bulk to prop up the wines of the Langhe and of Burgundy - it has now become an artisan's playground, a mix of hobbyist and commercial winegrowers. The Graci Etna Bianco is sourced from a vineyard of 2.5 ha in Contrada Arcurìa, a hamlet of Passopisciaro, north of Mount Etna and at 600 meters above sea level. A blend of Carricante and Catarratto grapes, this Etna Bianco is a beautiful delicate straw yellow in colour. On the nose there are elegant fruity hints of yellow peach and pineapple, accompanied by the typical and pleasant minerality. The palate is fresh and expresses a beautiful persistence when tasted.

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