A blend of Carricante and Catarratto, the 2017 Etna Bianco Le Sabbie dell'Etna has a strange soapiness to the bouquet with lavender suds and peach perfume. The floral intensity is extra perfumed. However, this hot-vintage wine also offers a salty or savory side with wild sage and crushed flint. The whole ensemble is a bit offbeat. Some 25,000 bottles were produced.