The Tenuta Tascante 2022 Etna Bianco ‘Buonora’ is a pure Carricante from the ‘Contrada Feudo’ on the north side of Mount Etna, at 600 metres above sea level, so it gets pretty chilly at night, which is ideal for soliciting extra flavour and aroma from the grapes. The wine shows lots of white-and green-fleshed fruits, some daisy florals and subtle mineral nuances, which plants its flag squarely in the black basalt soil of a living, breathing volcano! Winemaking sees stainless steel only, with a brief four months on the fine lees. 12.5% alc. Drink now-2028.

Press review:

The Wine Advocate: “In the bottle with the dark green label, the Tenuta Tascante 2023 Etna Bianco Buonora is all Carricante with vines planted 25 years ago at 600 metres in elevation on volcanic soils with northern exposures. These cool climate conditions shape a wine that is steely, bright and citrusy in character over a lean-bodied texture. Showing plenty of exciting freshness and brightness, the wine sees a quick four months of aging on the lees in stainless steel. Drink now-20278” 92 points