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Benanti Etna Bianco 2025
Benanti is one of the estates most closely associated with the modern revival of Etna. The family’s roots in Sicilian wine stretch back to the late 19th century, while Giuseppe Benanti reestablished the winery in 1988 with a focus on native grapes and the distinct volcanic terroirs of the mountain. Today his sons Antonio and Salvino lead the estate, continuing that work across vineyards on several sides of Etna and maintaining a strong emphasis on carricante for the whites.
The 2025 Etna Bianco is primarily carricante, with a small proportion of catarratto, from high-elevation vineyards on volcanic soils. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel, followed by élevage on the lees, also in steel, to preserve freshness and build a little texture. The style is intentionally unoaked, keeping the focus on acidity, citrus fruit and the saline, mineral character that carricante develops on Etna.
The wine is bright and precise, with lemon, green apple and white peach alongside white flowers, herbs and a faint smoky note. The palate is taut and refreshing, with firm acidity, a lightly textured mid-palate and a long, stony, saline finish.
