Benanti - Etna Serra della Contessa Particella 587 2018
17,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
94/100
Robert Parker
"Produced from the century-old plot of land cultivated on the most volcanic slope of Mount Etna, this connoisseur's cuvée leaves an unforgettable impression."
"Softer on the nose than the 2019; peonies, a hint of cigar. Back to that very Nerello Mascalese acidity of apricot and blood orange. Layers of flowers and streaked stones, tannins reminiscent of satin and sand. Long acidity, long tannins, long finish, wide swirl, crushed plums and taffeta. Very tactile, it seems to pucker in the mouth and offer a greater surface area of flavor. I love this one. It arouses your curiosity, invites you to immerse yourself in it, to question it and linger over it. Violets and punctuation. It has such a sweet heart. Peach and red cherry kiss. 2025-2034" (Jancis Robinson - 2024)
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Eye
Medium-intense ruby color with light garnet highlights
Nose
Intense and airy, with aromas of wild berries, spices, and fine wood
Mouth
Ample and mineral, silky texture, beautiful harmony between flavors and tannins, flavors echoing the nose, long finish of great intensity with a delicious salty touch.
Serve
At 18-19°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it on thin slices of Wagyu beef seared over a wood fire, a rib of beef with fresh porcini mushrooms, or on its own to discover all its subtle flavors...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
This is one of Etna's flagship wines. The Benanti 2018 Etna Rosso Riserva Alberello Centenario Serra della Contessa Particella No. 587 is rapidly evolving towards a tertiary definition with aromas of raisins and crushed roses. This vineyard, planted with century-old vines, is composed of approximately 85% to 90% Nerello Mascalese and the rest Nerello Cappuccio. Together, these grape varieties give the wine a spicy character with notes of crushed pepper. Particella No. 587 is located on the south-southeast slope of the volcano, at an altitude of 500 meters. I walked among these gnarled and twisted vines, and it is one of the most beautiful vineyards in Sicily. Production of this wine is limited to 2,964 bottles.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17,5+/20
About wine:
Softer on the nose than the 2019; peonies, a hint of cigar. Back to that very Nerello Mascalese acidity of apricot and blood orange. Layers of flowers and streaked stones, tannins reminiscent of satin and sand. Long acidity, long tannins, long finish, wide swirl, crushed plums and taffeta. Very tactile, it seems to pucker in the mouth and offer a greater surface area of flavor. I love this one. It piques your curiosity, invites you to dive into it, question it, and linger. Violets and punctuation. It has such a sweet heart. Peach and red cherry kiss. 2025-2034
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