- 100% Carricante from the Santo Spirito contrada in the township of Castiglione di Sicilia
- Vines planted to deep, soft and dark volcanic soil, rich in volcanic ash
- 700-800m above sea level. Vines range between 10-40 years old
- Soft pressing, low temperature fermentation in French oak barrels of a capacity of 5 and 10 hl
- Malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barriques for 10 months followed by finishing in the bottle for 9 months
- Annual production: 4,500 bottles
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Bianco
Variety:
Carricante
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-TTN-21-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-10-22
"This has beautiful freshness and honey character with sliced apples and pears as well as lemons and honey. Medium- to full-bodied, it has depth of fruit, minerals and a long finish with cement undertones. Drink or hold."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2023-08-30
2022
Decanter
Score
93
Date
2023-10-31
"From vines in Castiglione di Sicilia at 700-800m, Santo Spirito Bianco is more floral and lighter compared to the tropical fruit of Calderara Sottana, with a distinct breeziness of citrus, seashell and salt. Concentrated and intense, with a juicy, saline attack, it's packed with citrus peel, white peach and florals, yet remains light on its feet, stony and vertical. Soft and long."
2022
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2023-11-29
"The 2022 Etna Bianco Le Vigne Niche Santo Spirito lifts from the glass with a savory blend of crushed green apples, wet stones and touches of chamomile. This is silky and soothing, with depths of ripe apricot and nectarine complicated by sweet herbal tones and hints of candied lime, all lifted by a core of brisk acidity. It finishes long and lightly structured, leaving a mineral tinge and Asian pear traces slowly fading. Typically, I find the Santo Spirito to be the more forward and accessible Bianco from the Terre Nere portfolio, but in 2022, it's holding its power in reserve. Cellaring is recommended."
2021
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-08-12
2020
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2021-09-14
2020
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2021-10-11
"Cellar Selection"
2020
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2021-12-03
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2022-02-04