The 2010 Etna Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina is one of the founding fathers behind Etna wine excellence. When I first tasted Pietra Marina more than a decade ago, I fell in love with wines from this stunning volcanic territory. Those super sharp and focused mineral notes are what initially sparked my adoration, as well as the surprising complexity of aromas. Flint and brimstone are wrapped around citrus and white peach. It ages sur lie for 24 months. Pietra Marina can safely age up to a decade. Drink 2014-2024. Benanti has led efforts to raise Etna to the winemaking heights it enjoys today. Back when the notion of Contrade (Etna subzones) was a hazily defined fledgling idea, the Benanti family was carefully experimenting with indigenous grapes planted at various altitudes and locations on the massive cone of the volcano. The modern success of Etna wine is unquestionably linked to the hard work and innovation underway at Benanti. Importers: Cream Wine Company, www.creamwine.com; Wine Warehouse, www.winewarehouse.com; Tavolo Vigneto, www.tavolovigneto.com; Tradizione Imports, www.tradizioneimports.com; Zancanella Importing Co., www.zancanellaimporting.com; www.Lyrawine.com