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:

Vinous (previous vintage): “The 2021 Etna Bianco ‘Buonora’ is nuanced and savoury in the glass, impressing with a mix of yellow apple, dried florals, hints of raw almond and smoke. This is soft-textured with a lovely acid balance that motivates its saline-tinged orchard fruits and hints of sour melon. The ‘Buonora’ finishes with finesse, both lightly structured and classically dry. This is already so pretty today, but with the potential for short term cellaring. Drink now-2027.” 91 points