The 2008 Etna Bianco Cuvee delle Vigne Niche is a wonderfully nuanced white loaded with rich yellow stone fruit, earthiness, smoke and crushed rocks, all of which come together on a deceptively mid-weight, textured frame. This offers gorgeous depth in the glass that leads seamlessly to the long, polished finish. With air, the wine's creaminess and pedigree emerges with tons of elegance. The Cuvee delle Vigne Niche is 100% Carricante aged in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Proprietor Marc de Grazia is one of the pioneers of the Etna. Not only was he among the first producers to recognize the value of these once-forgotten, ancient terroirs, he also was the first producer to bring attention to the specific qualities of these vineyards by bottling single-parcel Nerellos that have become reference-point wines for the Etna. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including: de Grazia Imports; tel. (417) 732-4200; Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; (516) 677-9300, Estate Wines Ltd., San Rafael CA; (415) 492-9411, Giuliana Imports, Boulder CO; (303) 547-6343, Robert Houde Wines, Bensenville IL; (630) 422-1119