Pianta, Biondi
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Organic

Pianta, Biondi - 2019

Item # 37345 750mL

A single vineyard Carricante from the volcanic soil of Mount Etna - specifically from the Ronzini area (contrada) which is planted at elevations of 650 meters above sea level. After fermentation this wine was aged in old barrels (225L & 500L) gives this white a richness reminiscent of a fine white Burgundy which was very much intended. Adding to the richness is the dense planting of the vines which is 8000 plants per hectare. This density makes the vine struggle further which results in further richness.

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Color
White
Vintage
2019
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Sub-Region
Etna
Producer
Biondi
Grape Variety
Carricante
Cataratto
Minella bianca
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Production Methods

Organic

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

Geology is mind-blowing. The soils' components that give wine-growing regions around the world their special terroirs were once buried far beneath the surface of this planet. This is like a lush white Burgundy aged on the ocean floor. Ciro Biondi's wines are a perfect example of this high/low, interior/exterior dichotomy. The volcanic soils of Mount Etna are extremely varied due to the various lava flows that its many eruptions have gifted its surface. Ungrafted vines produce crystalline whites that show off their minerality beautifully. His winemaking techniques are much more Burgundian in fashion, and this contrast makes for absolute fireworks! Orchard fruits, garrigue, and sea salt suggest almost a dry white vermouth.

- VG

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