“Terre Nere’s Etna Bianco is one of the best values coming out of Sicily today.” - Eric Guido, Vinous

“Terre Nere is one of the star producers in Etna.” - Jamie Goode

This delectable white from the northern slopes of Mount Etna gently evokes its volcanic origins without taking you on the full white-knuckle ride that some of the more dramatic examples can do. It is bright and chic, with subtle, smoky, crumbled stone notes set beautifully against pithy citrus fruits, mandarin, grapefruit, wild flowers and blanched almonds. It has the cool precision of a maritime wine with its flavours coaxed along by a refreshingly tangy acidity, a chalky mineral mouthfeel and a lovely salted nuttiness on the finish. It is a blend of Carricante (70%) with the other 30% made up from indigenous Catarratto, Inzolia, Grecanico and Minnella grapes from 20-60 year old vines grown at 600-900 metres. 12.5% alc. Drink now-2028.

Organic (certified)

Press review:

Vinous: “Honeyed florals, candied ginger, hints of fennel and crushed green apples form a spicy and inviting bouquet as the 2023 Etna Bianco opens in the glass. This plays depths of ripe orchard fruit against a core of salty minerals and savoury spices as a wave of stimulating acidity completely resets the palate. The 2023 tapers off perfumed and long, leaving a pleasantly sour tinge of citrus that puckers the cheeks. Drink now-2028” 92 points

The Wine Advocate: “A blend of 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico and 5% Inzolia, the Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2023 Etna Bianco sees stainless steel only and represents a mix of estate and purchased fruit. This is a simple and very transparent expression that reveals the character of the volcano with elegant flintiness and minerals. Beyond those saline aromas are plusher tones of white peach and honeydew melon that spread out over the mid-palate. The winemaking is incredibly clean. Drink now-2029.” 91 points

Customer comments:

“Just love the Etna Bianco” - Mr T.K.

“Delicious!” - Mr. J.C.

“Love the Sicilian white from Terre Nere by the way” - Mr T.B.