Tenute di Nuna, Tenute Di Nuna Etna Bianco 2016

Tenute di Nuna Nuna Bianco 2016 is a poised Etna Bianco that captures the unique energy of Sicily’s volcanic slopes. Made primarily from Carricante and shaped by altitude, cool nights, and lava-rich soils, it offers a refined balance of freshness, texture, and mineral depth. The 2016 vintage is especially noteworthy for its harmony and elegance, making this a compelling expression of Etna’s white-wine tradition.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a clear straw-yellow color with subtle golden reflections. The bouquet is layered and graceful, with citrus, green pear, white flowers, herbs, toasted nuts, a whisper of smoke, and a distinct volcanic mineral note. The palate is medium to full-bodied, driven by vivid, precise acidity and a supple, lightly creamy texture. Flavors of citrus zest, wet stone, and a delicate saline edge carry through to a long, focused finish. While it is already beautifully open, it still has the structure to develop further complexity with short-term cellaring.

Production
The vines are planted on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, where volcanic lava and ash soils, high altitude, and pronounced day-to-night temperature shifts help preserve acidity and aromatic clarity. Tenute di Nuna works on a small scale with a strong emphasis on terroir expression and minimal intervention. The wine is traditionally vinified, with extended lees contact and partial aging in neutral oak to add depth and texture without masking its mineral, linear style, followed by bottle aging to integrate the components.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs especially well with grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, seafood pasta, risotto with herbs, light poultry dishes, and vegetable-based Mediterranean cuisine. Serve chilled at 10–12 °C. Decanting is generally not necessary, but a brief airing in the glass can help release its aromatic nuances if opened young or from a cooler cellar.

Producer
Tenute di Nuna is a small-scale producer from Sicily’s Etna region, where the focus is on expressing the character of the volcano rather than pursuing heavy extraction or overt oak influence. The estate has built its style around careful vineyard work and restrained cellar practices, aligning closely with the modern reputation of Etna as one of Italy’s most exciting terroirs for elegant, mineral-driven wines.

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