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The 2022 vintage conditions have yielded a wine of profound structural integrity, characterized by dense, mineral-driven tension, a focused, linear acidity, and a firm, saline-edged finish.","brand":"Wilson Daniels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46660634116344,"sku":"18199","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2118.jpg?v=1757108070"},{"product_id":"2024-i-custodi-aedes-etna-bianco","title":"2024 I Custodi, Aedes, Etna Bianco","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSalvo Foti spent decades arguing that Etna's ancient alberello vines and volcanic soils deserve the same serious attention as any grand cru in Europe. I Custodi is one of his most focused projects, and the Aedes is its purest expression of what the north slope can do.\u003cbr\u003ePrimarily Carricante with a portion of Catarratto, drawn from bush-trained vines in Contrada Moganazzi at 700 meters. Sandy volcanic soils, no malolactic fermentation, six months in stainless steel. The north slope runs cooler and later than the rest of the mountain, and that extra hang time is everything here: saline, vertical, with a chiseled mineral precision that makes it one of the more compelling whites coming off the volcano. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47414751625464,"sku":"18991","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2703.jpg?v=1763568716"},{"product_id":"2022-i-custodi-aedes-etna-bianco-magnum","title":"2022 I Custodi, Aedes, Etna Bianco - Magnum","description":null,"brand":"Regal Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47414757851384,"sku":"18992","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2709.jpg?v=1763568890"},{"product_id":"2023-i-vigneri-salvo-foti-vigna-di-milo-etna-bianco","title":"2023 I Vigneri (Salvo Foti), Vigna di Milo, Etna Bianco","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalvo Foti’s I Vigneri farms Carricante with extraordinary care, using traditional alberello training on ancient chestnut posts—a hallmark of his deep commitment to Etna’s historic viticulture and organic principles. The Vigna di Milo parcel, perched on Etna’s eastern slopes at 750–950 meters, thrives on volcanic sandy soils and dramatic day–night temperature swings. In 2023, a wet spring was tempered by Milo’s favorable exposure, followed by a warm, dry summer and a later, balanced harvest. The result is an Etna Bianco of striking clarity, vibrant acidity, and shimmering mineral tension, highlighting Carricante’s finesse and impressive aging potential. If you like Chablis, this is a wine to try. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Dressner Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47501279068408,"sku":"19050","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2732.jpg?v=1764196812"},{"product_id":"2018-aeris-centennial-mountain-vineyard-bianco","title":"2018 Aeris, Centennial Mountain Vineyard Bianco","description":"The Aeris project, founded by the team behind Rhys Vineyards, focuses on cultivating Italian grape varieties on high-elevation sites in northern Sonoma County. This wine is made from Carricante grown at the Centennial Mountain Vineyard, a ridgetop site characterized by thin, rocky Franciscan shale and schist soils that help moderate vine vigor. In the glass, the 2018 shows distinct notes of pear, lemon zest, and stony minerality, supported by a full-bodied texture and firm acidity. The 2018 vintage benefited from a long, consistent growing season with cool nights, which allowed the grapes to develop intense flavor and retain structural brightness. This is a balanced, focused wine that is ready to enjoy now but possesses the acidity to age well in the cellar.","brand":"Alexandre Pagliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268992545016,"sku":"20767","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3714.jpg?v=1778020726"}],"url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/carricante.oembed","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}