2023 Graci - Etna Bianco DOC Muganazzi (750ml)
100% Carricante cultivated at roughly 700 meters on Mount Etna’s northern slope produces a white wine defined by volcanic mineral precision and structured elegance. The 2023 Graci Etna Bianco DOC Muganazzi draws exclusively from a 5.5-hectare Contrada Muganazzi parcel where historic bush-trained vines thrive on native volcanic rootstock, naturally shielded from phylloxera.
Grown within organically managed vineyards that helped restore the mountain’s viticultural reputation, the fruit undergoes careful fermentation and resting in combined stainless steel and oak vessels. This method enriches mouthfeel while locking in the characteristic highland acidity. The wine opens with a translucent straw-yellow hue, carrying aromas of light apricot, dried apple, and restrained tropical fruit over a sharp foundation of crushed stone and wet flint.
- Palate & Finish: A full-bodied yet remarkably vibrant structure balances concentrated citrus and dried lemon against a stony, saline backbone, with the mineral-driven character carrying firmly through a clean, extended finish.
- Food Pairing: Serve alongside grilled swordfish, rich seafood risotto, or a straightforward plate of fresh burrata to let the geology-forward profile take center stage.
The DOC designation guarantees strict compliance with Etna’s traditional zoning and varietal requirements. Cellar-worthy from vintage but fully approachable now, this bottling captures the precise tectonic terroir that distinguishes northern Etna from southern volcanic soils.