Wine at the Table
Etna Bianco
The short answer
Etna Bianco is a white Italian wine from Sicily (Mount Etna), made from Carricante. It tastes mineral, lemon peel, racy acidity and pairs best with raw fish, grilled seafood and citrus salads.
- Style
- Mineral, lemon peel, racy acidity, Sicily (Mount Etna)
- Glass
- White wine glass at 48°F / 9°C
- Strength
- About 12.5% ABV
Where it comes from
Carricante grows on the high volcanic slopes of Etna, where altitude keeps acidity bright.
What you need
- Grape: Carricante
- Region: Sicily (Mount Etna)
- Style: Mineral, lemon peel, racy acidity
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 48°F / 9°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: raw fish, grilled seafood and citrus salads.
- 03
Larry's tip. Etna Rosso's white sibling. Just as volcanic.
Larry’s rule: Etna Rosso's white sibling. Just as volcanic.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Etna Bianco?
Etna Bianco pairs well with raw fish, grilled seafood and citrus salads.
What grape is Etna Bianco made from?
Carricante, grown in Sicily (Mount Etna).
What does Etna Bianco taste like?
Mineral, lemon peel, racy acidity.
What temperature should Etna Bianco be served at?
About 48°F / 9°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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