Graci, Etna Contrada Arcuria Bianco other_regions_australia The NV (2019) Brut Nature

The NV (2019) Brut Nature Les Revers is a pure Chardonnay from north-facing vineyards in the Aube

but – eventually – they succeeded

Layered and so structured

Here the nose isn’t quite as elegant as the Griotte as there is plenty of sauvage character but otherwise the red and dark berry fruit

Graci, Etna Contrada Arcuria Bianco other_regions_australia The NV (2019) Brut NatureThe 2014 Etna Bianco Arcura shows a more oxidative style. The wine is aged in large oak casks. Apricot, honey and toasted nut emerge from the bouquet, with butterscotch and candied fruit at the back. The wine reveals a creamy consistency and makes a very nice impact in the mouth. Because of those advanced aromas, I am suggesting a slightly shorter drinking window than I otherwise would have assigned to this Carricante based white.