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Etna Bianco Superiore 'Le Vigne Niche- Salice'
Etna Bianco Superiore 'Le Vigne Niche- Salice'
- 100% Carricante from 1.5 hectares in the Superiore zone of Milo on the southeast slope
- 750 meters above sea level
- Volcanic soil rich in sand and ash
- 6 to 80 year old vines
- Harvested in the first 10 days of October
- Fermentation and aging exclusively in stainless steel for 9 months
- Annual production: 3,200 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-04-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-10-22
"This super white is really focused, featuring a linear line of salty fruit with apple and lime undertones. Full but tight, it has great length and presence. Drink now or hold."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2025-01-15
"A mouthwatering white, with well-cut, fine china–like acidity and a lovely range of mirabelle plum, pink grapefruit pith, raw almond and chamomile notes through the minerally, saline-laced finish. Drink now through 2030. —A.N."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Decanter
Score
95
Date
2023-10-31
"A relatively new acquisition for Marco de Grazia sees vines planted in Milo at 600-750m above sea level. Fermented and matured for nine months in 5hl and 10hl French oak botti, it has a classic oyster shell scent with lemon and orange peel nuance and some aromatic floral overtones. In the mouth it's bright and vivacious, offering a juicy mouthful of pineapple, lemon, peach, mango and yuzu in a structured framework of wood tannins and saline acidity. Superb."
2022
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-08-30
2022
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-11-29
"The 2022 Etna Bianco Superiore Le Vigne Niche Salice entices with a mineral-laden bouquet that blends white flowers and pine with chalk dust and cardamon. Soft and round, it fills the palate with a savory herbal thrust and white pit fruits, taking on a salty flourish toward the close. The Saline finishes with medium length and salty flourish while. A gentle tension slowly fades."
2020
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2021-09-14
2020
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2021-12-03
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2022-02-04
2020
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2021-10-05