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Etna Bianco Superiore 'Le Vigne Niche- Salice'
Etna Bianco Superiore 'Le Vigne Niche- Salice'
- 100% Carricante from the Superiore zone of Milo in Catania
- 850 meters above sea level
- Volcanic soil rich in sand and ash
- 50-80-year-old vines
- Harvested in the first 10 days of October
- Fermentation in French oak casks
- Aging takes place in French oak tonneaux for 10 months prior to bottling
- 265 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Bianco
Variety:
Carricante
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-TTN-04-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
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."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-08-30
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."