Biondi Bianco 'Pianta,' Etna DOC 2021

Overview

A rich yet mineral single-vineyard Etna Bianco from a steep, terraced ancient crater, showing yellow flowers, apricot, herbs and a round, layered texture.

Producer

Biondi

Region

Sicily

Appellation

Etna Bianco DOC

Fermentation

24-hour maceration followed by controlled low-temperature fermentation in barrel with native yeasts.

Variety

90% Carricante; 10% Catarratto, Minnella and other local white varieties

Farming

Practicing organic

Aging

10 months on the lees in neutral 225-liter barrels; coarse-paper filtration.

Soil

Volcanic sand on the terraced side of an ancient crater; east-facing at approximately 640–650 meters

Age of Vines

Planted in 1990