{"product_id":"benanti-etna-bianco-superiore-pietra-marina-2021","title":"Benanti Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePietra Marina by Benanti is a still white wine produced in Sicily, a pure expression of the native Carricante grape variety. Part of the Etna Bianco Superiore appellation, it is distinguished by a structured, complex and extremely elegant profile. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003edry and harmonious sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a vibrant acidity that lengthens its persistence with refined notes of anise and almond. Careful processing exclusively in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the marked mineral tension and the freshness of the fruity and floral aromas, giving the wine \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates in Sicily, along the eastern slopes of the volcano, in the territories of Viagrande and Contrada Rinazzo in the municipality of Milo. The vineyards are located at an altitude of between eight hundred and nine hundred and fifty metres, where the mountain climate ensures strong ventilation and \u003cstrong\u003ehigh temperature shifts\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for slow phenolic ripening. The \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric alberello-trained vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, some over ninety years old, grow on \u003cstrong\u003esandy volcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in minerals and moderately acidic. These volcanic terraces, often surrounded by dry-stone walls, convey to the glass the deep mineral drive and the unmistakable identity of the Etna terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a late manual harvest, carried out towards the end of October. Once in the cellar, the grapes undergo de-stemming and \u003cstrong\u003esoft whole-bunch pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e to gently extract the must. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, activated by selected indigenous yeasts. Maturation continues in steel for about thirty months in contact with the fine lees, thanks to \u003cstrong\u003eperiodic bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e which expands the structure of the sip. Before reaching the market, the wine undergoes \u003cstrong\u003elong bottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e for twelve months, thus reaching its definitive balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the Benanti family's vision in 1988, this masterpiece embodies the true soul of the volcano. Its prestige takes shape through ancient roots, with exceptional \u003cstrong\u003evines over ninety years old\u003c\/strong\u003e grown on evocative terraces protected by dry-stone walls. Its formidable structure ensures priceless longevity, allowing the wine to age beautifully for well over a decade. This creation has won the famous \u003cstrong\u003eBibenda five bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e and the glorious \u003cstrong\u003eVeronelli three gold stars\u003c\/strong\u003e, sublime symbols of excellence that defies ceaseless eternity.\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}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/benanti-etna-bianco-superiore-pietra-marina-2021_62951_1_7ed63c1b-7ad3-4129-bc21-cfb76bacfea9.webp?v=1792949110","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/benanti-etna-bianco-superiore-pietra-marina-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}