Etna Bianco DOC - Massimo Lentsch

The volcanic elegance of Carricante

Massimo Lentsch's Etna Bianco DOC demonstrates how Mount Etna can produce white wines of remarkable elegance and depth. Made predominantly from Carricante, the symbolic white grape variety of Etna, it comes from the northern slopes of the volcano, where altitude, volcanic soils, and significant temperature variations create wines of extraordinary finesse.

It is a white wine that stands out for its mineral tension, freshness, and ability to evolve over time. Elegant, deep, and authentic, it captures the character of Etna with every sip.

The winemaker's notes

"Carricante is one of Italy's great white grape varieties. On Etna, it develops a distinctive mineral character, supported by a freshness that allows the wine to evolve beautifully over time. This wine combines precision, elegance, and a personality that is difficult to forget."

— Yuri Stefani

Why we chose it

We selected this Etna Bianco because it perfectly represents Massimo Lentsch's philosophy: expressing the territory through essential, elegant wines that tell the story of the volcano without artifice.

It is an ideal bottle for anyone who wants to discover Carricante, as well as for enthusiasts of great Italian white wines with minerality, complexity, and excellent aging potential.

The territory

The vineyards are located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, between 700 and 800 metres above sea level, on volcanic soils rich in lava sand, ash, and minerals.

The significant temperature variation between day and night allows the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their natural acidity and aromatic freshness. The result is a wine that combines freshness, savouriness, and a distinctive mineral character — qualities that have made Etna Bianco one of Sicily's most fascinating white wines.

The winery

Massimo Lentsch has chosen to dedicate his work exclusively to the wines of Etna, cultivating old vineyards with deep respect for the territory and its biodiversity.

The winery's philosophy is based on minimal intervention in the cellar, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and patient aging designed to enhance the character of Carricante without masking its identity.

Technical sheet

Denomination: Etna Bianco DOC

Grape varieties: Predominantly Carricante, with small percentages of authorised indigenous grape varieties permitted by the appellation regulations

Region: Sicily

Area: Castiglione di Sicilia (CT)

Altitude: 700–800 m a.s.l.

Soil: Sandy volcanic soils, rich in minerals

Vinification: Soft pressing and spontaneous fermentation at controlled temperature with indigenous yeasts

Aging: Approximately 8 months in stainless steel on fine lees, followed by bottle aging

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

In the glass

Color

Bright straw yellow with golden reflections.

Aroma

Elegant and complex, with aromas of citrus, cedar, white peach, broom, Mediterranean aromatic herbs, flint, and delicate iodine-like notes.

Taste

Fresh, taut, and savory on the palate. Its pronounced mineral character accompanies a balanced and persistent sip, leading to a citrus-driven finish that beautifully expresses the identity of the volcanic soils.

Food pairings

Perfect with:

• Raw seafood

• Oysters and shellfish

• Fish carpaccio

• Seafood linguine

• Grilled fish

• Seafood and shellfish risottos

• Fresh cheeses

• Mediterranean cuisine