96 points/'20 Top Italian Whites,' Aldo Fiordelli (Decanter): "A stunning complexity assaults the nose, with cedar, flint, rich passion fruit and grapefruit pith. The body is lean, not vibrant but tense, filigreed and silky. The acidity is zesty but well integrated. A good demonstration of elegance in a white wine. A' Puddara is a Carricante from 2ha of south–facing vines planted in 1950 in Biancavilla on Mount Etna at 900m. The wine is fermented in oak vessels, where it ages for up to eight months. Drinking Window: 2023-2035. (Feb 2023)"
96 points Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine): "From Carricante grapes. Aged in large barrels for 12 months. Straw yellow with green reflections. Symphonic nose, between notes of yellow and pink citrus fruits, mint, white flowers, notes of fennel and chalk. Snappy but compact texture with evident sapid notes but well placed in a harmonious, elegant sip with great personality. Outstanding finish."
93 points James Suckling: "Aromas of lemon grass, grapefruit, flint and straw. Medium-bodied with rounded citrus and apple notes. A lot of character here. Zesty acidity and a creamy finish. Drink now. (7/29/22)"
93 points Falstaff Guide: "Clear pale straw yellow with green reflections. Appealing nose with notes of mango, lemon pickle and broom. Good tension on the palate, showing fine citrus notes, some white peach, juicy, good aging potential. (Aug 2022)"
92 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The oak-fermented Tenuta di Fessina 2020 Etna Bianco A' Puddara is Carricante from schistous soils in the Contrada Manzuedda in Biancavilla. This is a luminous wine with a light golden shine. The bouquet reveals citrus, quince, Granny Smith apple and crushed oyster shell. There is a pretty blast of freshness on the lean-bodied finish. Some 9,700 bottles were released. (Jun 2023)."
Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "In particular the A' Puddara '20 stood out with its magnificent, elegant citrus aromas, all laced with fine mineral and smoky whiffs; in the mouth it's sapid, fresh and fragrant--a riveting drink. (2023)"
96 points Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine): "From Carricante grapes. Aged in large barrels for 12 months. Straw yellow with green reflections. Symphonic nose, between notes of yellow and pink citrus fruits, mint, white flowers, notes of fennel and chalk. Snappy but compact texture with evident sapid notes but well placed in a harmonious, elegant sip with great personality. Outstanding finish."
93 points James Suckling: "Aromas of lemon grass, grapefruit, flint and straw. Medium-bodied with rounded citrus and apple notes. A lot of character here. Zesty acidity and a creamy finish. Drink now. (7/29/22)"
93 points Falstaff Guide: "Clear pale straw yellow with green reflections. Appealing nose with notes of mango, lemon pickle and broom. Good tension on the palate, showing fine citrus notes, some white peach, juicy, good aging potential. (Aug 2022)"
92 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The oak-fermented Tenuta di Fessina 2020 Etna Bianco A' Puddara is Carricante from schistous soils in the Contrada Manzuedda in Biancavilla. This is a luminous wine with a light golden shine. The bouquet reveals citrus, quince, Granny Smith apple and crushed oyster shell. There is a pretty blast of freshness on the lean-bodied finish. Some 9,700 bottles were released. (Jun 2023)."
Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "In particular the A' Puddara '20 stood out with its magnificent, elegant citrus aromas, all laced with fine mineral and smoky whiffs; in the mouth it's sapid, fresh and fragrant--a riveting drink. (2023)"
| Product SKU | 346590 |
| Producer | Tenuta di Fessina |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| SubRegion | Etna DOC |
| Varietal | Other White Wines |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | Carricante |
| ABV | 12.0% |
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