Benanti Bianco Contrada Rinazzo Etna
Etna Bianco "Contrada Rinazzo" Superiore is made from hand-harvested grapes, on the steep terraces. It has a delicate nose with fruity notes of orange blossom and ripe apple. Straw yellow in the glass, this wine is dry, mineral with a pleasant acidity and an aromatic persistence with hints of almond and anise.
Contrada Rinazzo is a tiny municipality of Milo, it is the only area permitted for wines labeled Etna Bianco Superiore, according to the Etna DOC rules. In this steep vineyard, composed of numerous small terraces with dry lava stone walls overlooking the Ionian Sea, only Carricante is grown.
What is Benanti Bianco Contrada Rinazzo Etna?
Benanti Bianco Contrada Rinazzo Etna is a white wine produced by Benanti, a renowned winery on Mount Etna's slopes in Sicily, Italy. It is made from a blend of indigenous grape varieties grown in the Contrada Rinazzo vineyard.
What are the flavor characteristics of Benanti Bianco Contrada Rinazzo Etna?
Benanti Bianco Contrada Rinazzo Etna typically exhibits flavors of citrus fruits, green apples, tropical notes, and a distinctive minerality derived from the volcanic soil of Mount Etna. It has a vibrant acidity and a medium-bodied structure.
How should Benanti Bianco Contrada Rinazzo Etna be served?
Benanti Bianco Contrada Rinazzo Etna is best served chilled, around 10-12°C (50-54°F). It can be enjoyed on its own as an apéritif or paired with seafood, shellfish, grilled vegetables, and light pasta dishes.
Origin: Etna, Sicily
Vintage: 2019
Grape variety: Carricante
Food pairing: Fish dishes, vegetarian dishes, snacks, and appetizers
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12.5%
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