2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.77 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Carricante
Classification Etna D.O.C. Bianco Superiore
Region Etna Bianco
Soil Volcanic sands rich in minerals, With a sub-acid reaction (soil ph 6.5)
Elevation 800.0 meters
Orientation East
Vine Age Young vines
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Young, head-trained and short-pruned alberello vines grow on small terraces with dry lava-stone walls at a density of 8,000 vines/ha. Fermentation lasts about 12 days at controlled temperature in stainless steel. The wine matures for about 12 months in stainless-steel tanks on fine lees with frequent stirring, followed by six months in bottle. The sheet is internally inconsistent about yeast: its technical table says “selected cultured yeast,” while its winemaking narrative says a specific indigenous yeast selected in Benanti’s vineyard. The 2024 vintage note describes an unusually warm, dry growing cycle, with limited August–September rain aiding ripening at higher elevations.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with greenish tints; intense, rich and delicate, with orange blossom and ripe apple; dry, mineral and harmonious, with pleasant acidity, aromatic persistence, anise and almond.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.65 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Carricante
Classification Etna D.O.C. Bianco Superiore
Region Etna Bianco
Soil Volcanic sands rich in minerals, With a sub-acid reaction (soil ph 6.5)
Elevation 800.0 meters
Orientation East
Vine Age Young vines
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Young, head-trained and short-pruned alberello vines grow on small terraces with dry lava-stone walls at a density of 8,000 vines/ha. Fermentation lasts about 12 days at controlled temperature in stainless steel using indigenous yeast selected by Benanti. The wine matures for about 12 months in stainless-steel tanks on fine lees with frequent stirring, followed by six months in bottle. The producer-level 2023 vintage note records heavy May-to-mid-June rain, downy-mildew pressure and an early harvest; its reference to losses of up to 60% concerns later-harvested areas generally, not this wine’s measured vineyard yield.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with greenish tints; intense, rich and delicate, with orange blossom and ripe apple; dry, mineral and harmonious, with pleasant acidity, aromatic persistence, anise and almond.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Carricante
Classification Etna D.O.C. Bianco Superiore
Region Etna Bianco
Soil Volcanic sands rich in minerals, With a sub-acid reaction (soil ph 6.5)
Elevation 800.0 meters
Orientation East
Vine Age Young vines
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Young, head-trained and short-pruned alberello vines grow on small terraces with dry lava-stone walls at a density of 8,000 vines/ha. Fermentation lasts about 12 days at controlled temperature in stainless steel using indigenous yeast selected by Benanti. The wine matures for about 12 months in stainless-steel tanks on fine lees with frequent stirring, followed by six months in bottle. The 2022 vintage note describes regular, abundant winter rain, slightly early vegetative awakening and favorable flowering and fruit set.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with greenish tints; intense, rich and delicate, with orange blossom and ripe apple; dry, mineral and harmonious, with pleasant acidity, aromatic persistence, anise and almond.
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Viagrande, Contrada Monte Serra, Southeast slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
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