A burst of crushed stones, ginger-spiked green apples, fennel and dried flowers creates an invigorating bouquet as the 2023 Etna Bianco explodes from the glass. It’s silky and enveloping, with a sour tinge of green melon and salty mineral tones that add cheek-puckering tension within. The 2023 tapers off wickedly fresh yet potent. A sour citrus concentration lingers as hints of kiwi and fresh mint slowly recede.
Score: 91 points -- Eric Guido, Vinous, 2024