Benanti
Benanti 2007 Rosso di Verzella Red (Etna)
- $25
Native grapes of Mount Etna such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio (at 20%) are present in this lively red wine. The wine is bright, compact and redolent of fresh berry fruit, red apple and blueberry.
— M.L.
(7/1/2011)
Benanti 2008 Rosso di Verzella Red (Etna)
- $18
Benanti’s Etna red opens with earthy tones of terracotta, dark chocolate, roasted espresso and crème de cassis. There’s a gritty, thick feel to the tannins and the overall structure.
— M.L.
(4/1/2012)
Benanti 2009 Rosso di Verzella Red (Etna)
- $18
Elegant and full of volcanic character, this blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio opens with notes of brimstone, crushed mineral and delicate forest berry. There is a spicy, slightly thorny side to the wine that becomes more apparent on the palate.
— M.L.
(3/1/2013)
Benanti 2000 Il Monovitigno Nero d'Avola (Sicilia)
- $30
Made from twisted old vines from Pachino, in the province of Syracuse, this luscious red delivers an ample dosage of mineral tones upfront with background black berry fruit and dried cassis. You’ll pick up notes of resin and black tar, too. Imported by Vino Bravo.
— M.L.
(7/1/2006)
Benanti 2006 Edélmio White (Sicilia)
- $26
Edèlmio is a sophisticated and toasty blend of Carricante and Chardonnay with fragrant aromas of stone fruit, peach, mineral, almond and freshly chopped pear. The wine is broad and generous in terms of its mouthfeel and would make a perfect companion to swordfish with mint and roasted eggplant.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Benanti 2005 Il Monovitigno Nerello Mascalese (Etna)
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- $41
Nerello Mascalese, a grape native to the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, delivers fresh berry notes that recall raspberry, blueberry and mulberry backed by toasted almond. There are pretty mineral nuances woven within its texture and the wine ends with polished tannins and menthol freshness. It is aged 12 months in oak, but you hardly taste the wood.
— M.L.
(2/1/2009)
Benanti 2007 Edélmio White (Sicilia)
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- $26
Edèlmio is a crisp white wine (an oak-aged 50-50 blend of Carricante and Chardonnay) with marine and brimstone aromas of white chalk and slate. There’s some citrus and stone fruit at the back but this wine should ultimately be appreciated for its sharp and well-defined mineral tones.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
Benanti 2008 Bianco di Caselle Carricante (Etna)
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- $25
Bianco di Caselle is made with Carricante grapes grown at a whopping 900 meters above sea level. It’s a fresh and pungent wine with crisp aromas of kiwi and stone fruit framed by focused mineral etchings.
— M.L.
(12/1/2009)
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