{"product_id":"benanti-etna-bianco-superiore-pietra-marina-2021","title":"Benanti Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePietra Marina is a still white wine from Benanti that embodies the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Bianco Superiore\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from Carricante grapes, it displays a straw yellow colour with vivid green highlights. The bouquet is intense, with notes of apple and orange blossom. On the palate, it offers a dry and harmonious sip, supported by an acidity that prolongs its persistence with a \u003cstrong\u003efinish of anise and almond\u003c\/strong\u003e. This profile gives the wine a clear gastronomic vocation and excellent \u003cstrong\u003elongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in Sicily, from vineyards located in the municipality of Viagrande. The old \u003cstrong\u003ebush-trained vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, some of which are ungrafted, grow at around 950 metres above sea level. The mountain temperature variations favour slow ripening and precise aromatic definition. The \u003cstrong\u003esandy and volcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in minerals, give the wine a profound \u003cstrong\u003emineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e. Organic and sustainable cultivation ensures a rigorous balance in respect of the ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Carricante harvest takes place late, towards the end of October. In the winery, a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing of the whole bunch\u003c\/strong\u003e is carried out to extract the purest must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to preserve the freshness of the aromas. This is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged maturation in tank\u003c\/strong\u003e of at least one year and a \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e of twelve months. This waiting period allows for a taut, clean and extremely elegant sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the passion of the Benanti family since 1988, Pietra Marina encapsulates the most authentic soul of the volcano. This exceptional white wine originates from \u003cstrong\u003eeighty-year-old bush-trained vines\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated at 950 metres above sea level on volcanic sands rich in minerals. The Carricante grapes, harvested late under organic and sustainable practices, give the wine extraordinary longevity. The long ageing process enhances this wine, which has been awarded \u003cstrong\u003e5 Bibenda bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3 Veronelli gold stars\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is capable of evolving in the bottle for over 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benanti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272594337963,"sku":"62951","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/benanti-etna-bianco-superiore-pietra-marina-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}