Benanti Etna Bianco “Contrada Cavaliere” 2022 — Professional Reviews & Ratings
This is 100% Carricante from a high-altitude vineyard on Mount Etna, and the 2022 received a very solid set of professional scores.
Wine Enthusiast — 94/100
A saline, fresh and slightly grassy nose with white pepper, lemon and lime. The palate is juicier and denser, showing white peach, yellow apple and dried lemon, with lively acidity and a strong mineral/saline character.
James Suckling — 93/100
A high-scoring vintage with the wine's characteristic volcanic minerality and fresh, citrus-driven profile.
Jeb Dunnuck — 92/100
The 2022 is listed at 92 points, reflecting its combination of freshness, structure and mineral character.
Decanter — 91/100
Decanter awarded 91 points to the 2022 Contrada Cavaliere.
Wine Spectator — 91/100
Wine Spectator also rated the 2022 at 91 points.
Style & drinking impression
The professional consensus points toward a serious, mineral-driven Etna white rather than a soft, fruit-forward Italian white. Expect lemon and lime, white peach, green apple, saline minerality, volcanic-stone character and brisk acidity, with a subtle herbal/floral dimension.
Overall professional range: 91–94 points.
