Benanti
Benanti 2021 Etna Rosso
Pale ruby in colour, with lifted red-fruit aromas and a cool mineral edge. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, balancing bright acidity with fine texture and a savoury, saline current. Freshness carries through the persistent finish, giving this poised Sicilian red both clarity and an easy affinity with food.
Benanti 2023 Etna Bianco
Pale and bright, with green-apple freshness, lemon oil and a light chamomile note. The palate is dry and finely cut, bringing white cherry and a touch of honey into vivid mineral acidity. A saline, gently smoky line carries the persistent finish. Poised rather than showy, it suits raw shellfish, grilled fish or simply chilled as an aperitif.
Benanti 2013 Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore 750 mL
Orange blossom and ripe apple rise from an intense, complex nose. The palate is dry and distinctly mineral, with high acidity and saline detail giving the fruit a taut, elegant shape. Long lees ageing contributes depth without softening the wine's volcanic precision. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving anise, almond, ripe apple and a clear impression of sea-breeze salinity.