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Benanti Pietramarina (Etna)

Benanti

Etna · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Carricante
Country
Italy
Region
Etna
Appellation
Etna
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar grelhados · peixe assado · pratos de legumes · saladas frescas

Rated vintages

  • 200890 pts

    Made with the native Carricante grape, this elegant effort shows a dusty mineral nuance, backed by subtle tones of citrus and stone fruit. It shows structure and acidity that will help it age for more years to come.

  • 200790 pts

    Pietramarina (a pure expression of Carricante) shows light touches of lemon rind and exotic fruit followed by etched mineral notes of crushed granite and brimstone. The finish is tight, fresh and capped by a slightly menthol-like sensation.

  • 200591 pts

    Pietramarina (Carricante grapes grown with the labor-intensive alberello system on Mt. Etna) is a beautiful white wine with well-defined mineral tones, solid structure and focused aromas of peach and almond. It even has a hint of tannin, and this white wine will safely age five…