Vanessa

9.2

🤩 Benanti is an iconic, family run estate with a front-seat majestic view of Etna’s terrain, founded by Giuseppe Benanti in 1988, now carried forward by Giuseppe’s two sons Antonio and Salvino. Preserving the heritage of Etna’s unique terroir, the Benantis devote themselves to making wine with local varieties. 🍇

After delicate pressing, the free-run juice underwent fermentation with an indigenous yeast and aged on the fine lees in stainless steel for 30 months with regular bâtonnage (stirring). 😆

📝 The result is divine with a bouquet of harmonious aromas and flavors featuring ripe papaya, mango, cantaloup, white nectarine, kumquat, bergamot, lemon oil, cherry blossom, cream, toast, gunflint, fresh tarragon, sage, crushed stones, oystershell, sea spray & blanched almond notes.

💫This wine has verve & elegance!

😋 On the palate, it’s dry, with electrifying acidity, a medium body, textured mouthfeel, medium alcohol (12.5% ABV) & persistent finish. — 16 hours ago

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Esper Chacur Filho

9.0

surprised, worth more than it costs, complex nose — a year ago

Jess

9.0

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked blueberry, vanilla, cocoa.
Dry. Flavors of blueberry jam, vanilla, cocoa. Rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago

Carter White

9.0

Flavor and verve — 22 days ago

Joe Christenson

9.1

Bright acidity, clean minerals, white floral notes, lemon citrus. Well balanced. This vintage is brighter than others I’ve had near the past. Love getting this one twice a year and look forward to each shipment. — 3 months ago

Cole Smoot

8.9

Leather, chocolate , raspberry, plum, high tannin With pizza — 9 months ago

Sunil Sachdev

9.0

Very smooth. Soft tannins. Delicious. Bought at Total Wine. — 4 years ago

Joe Christenson

9.2

Plenty of mushroom and forest floor, in combination with red fruits. Great as usual. — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Sharp aromas of flowers, pine and pineapple makes this distinctive Albariño from a single vineyard by the Rias Baixas region in Galicia, Spain to differentiate from others. Falls on the dry side and does not have a lingering long finish. A perfect companion on any seafood pairing. — 7 months ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Inky ruby. A bit effervescent. White pepper, mushroom, strawberries, and raspberry. Savory more than fruity. Fairly light and very smooth. — a year ago