Graci Etna Bianco 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Graci
Label Name:
 
Etna Bianco
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Mount Etna (Passopisciaro), Sicily
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Carricante, Catarratto
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91; Wine Spectator 90; Monica Larner/Wine Advocate ~92; Eric Guido (Vinous) 89; Wine Enthusiast scores historically high (90s for earlier vintages)

Tasting Note
Citrus and white‑flower aromas with wet stone, oyster shell and green apple. Saline, mineral palate with lemony acidity, white-peach and subtle spice, finishing long and zesty.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled sea bass, shellfish, linguine with clams, citrus salads, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, sashimi-style crudo, tempura, light Thai fish dishes, Vietnamese seafood spring rolls.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, slow hydraulic pressing; fermentation in concrete/stainless tanks with native yeasts, no skin maceration; aged on fine lees for ~6–8 months before bottling. Low‑intervention/organic practices.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Azienda Agricola Graci (Alberto Aiello Graci) in Passopisciaro on Etna’s northern slopes. High‑altitude, volcanic soils; many ungrafted vines; organic/low‑intervention viticulture focused on native varieties.