Biondi Pianta 2016
- Region
- Italy » Sicilia » Etna DOC
- Type
- white still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Carricante, Catarratto, Minnella Bianca
- Alcohol
- 12.5
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
Our path brings us to Contrada Ronzini in the comune of Trecastagni. Here lies three terraced vineyards covering (approximately) 6 hectares. The white grapes (used for Pianta production) grow on a crater dating back to 125 BC. That sounds cool, right? But this is all the information I have about this wine.
Ratings
Oof. This wine arrives like an exhausted traveller dragging expensive luggage. The nose punches hard with musk, crushed apple seeds, fried almonds, hay, rust, and tar. Round and oily on the palate with a smoky quality, it delivers complexity through sheer force rather than finesse. The finish persists stubbornly. It's technically accomplished but emotionally draining. Complex, yes. Compelling? Nope.
A punchy bouquet of musk, crushed apple seeds, fried almonds, hay, peach, smoked chees and rust. It offers a round, oily and smoked mouthfeel (don't imagine the last part). The aftertaste is long and persistent. Complex yet heavy and pushy.
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