Tried this new arrival last night:
1. Aeris Carricante EtnaBianco Superiore (12.2%; Imprtd by RhysVnyds/LosGatos) I Vigneri/Ragusa/Sicily 2016: Light yellow color; very strong chalky/mineral/perfumed talc some floral/gardenias/apple blossom/fragrant bit complex nose; fairly acid/tart/metallic/steely strong mineral/chalky/perfumed talc terroir-driven light floral/gardenias flavor; very long/lingering strong mineral/stony/chalky/perfumed talc some floral/gardenias structured complex finish; very tart/acid but not at all lean & eviscerated; a very volcanic/terroir-driven minerally white; should be a great wine with 3-8 yrs of age. $59.00
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A wee BloodyPulpit:
1. This is, of course, KevinHarvey's/Rhys foray into Italian grapes. He's a big believer in Carricante & I believe he has some planted in Calif. Like the original '14, I really wanted to dislike this wine because of the $$. But I could not. Though not particularly pleasurable on its own, it really needs food. And I think its best is yet to come. Reminds me a bit of GrandCru Chablis in character and style, though different tastes & aromas. Maybe one of the best Carricantes I've tried.
Tom