Pithos Bianco Terre Siciliane Grecanico

Medium gold; medium intensity aromas of yellow apple, apple skin, subtle cider, yellow plum, firm apricot, baking spices, almond; dry, high acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; medium plus finish, very complex and concentrated, well balanced, an outstanding wine

Orange wine. Lacks acidity.

Orange liquor, apricot, musty, earthy...citrus and funk.

@Toscany 4,158 incl tax

A nice start—colour is brilliant, typical funky orange nose. Lemon curd, peach, saline. Unfortunately this bottle devolved into a rather wan & lifeless palate & finish. Missing acidity & structure.

A cloudy amber color bordering on light gold. Floral aromatics upfront while the fruit remains subdued until it meets air. Funky apricots, drizzled honey, and peaches dominate the nose. Lemon custard and a touch of banana. I have very little experience with orange wines and really did not know what to expect, but I certainly didn’t expect this.

Funk and character abound. It’s a singular wine, quite unique. 100% Grecanico from Sicily. This is such a pure expression of terroir and as we all know, terroir matters. The tannins, yes tannins, attack you in a most pleasing way. The evolution in the glass is remarkable as it opens up. The palate showcases plenty of peaches and loads of lemon. Fresh herbs and spices on the medium to long finish. An outstanding wine, one that I simply must have again.

Apricot pit, nice aromatics, perfumed, hint of floral

Interesting medium body, minerally white wine from southern Sicily. Picked up an earthy edge. Went well with shrimp scampi and linguini in peppery garlic sauce. Would have scored it higher wasn’t it for the fact that at the end it went a little flat and wasn’t able to hold or attention or interest.

Faith had this 2 years ago

ed had this 4 years ago