Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Bianco Carricante 2022 DOC
(Sicily, Italy) - [JS 93] [WA 92] [JD 92] [WE 92] [WS 92]

About the Winery:
DIALOGUE WITH THE ART: a goddess-volcano stands out on the Etna Bianco label by Donnafugata "Sul Vulcano". Its intense colors, red, yellow, iridescent blacks, are those of the highest active volcano in Europe. An ancient, powerful and feminine deity: "the Mountain" as Etna is called by the locals. "Sul Vulcano" is a declaration of love: a pure wine with a marked minerality that makes you breathe the energy of this unique place located in the center of the Mediterranean.

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color with golden reflections; the nose has a refined bouquet with mineral notes of gunpowder, fresh citrusy aromas of mandarin, and delicate tertiary hints of hay from long aging. On the palate it is enveloping, fresh and savory, characterized by a marked minerality and persistence; a wine that displays great finesse and complexity.

Grapes: Carricante and a small percentage of other grapes.

Alcohol: 12.22% ABV

Total Acidity: 6.0 g/l

pH: 3.22

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling: 
Straightforward, full of Sicilian aromas of candied citrus, iodine, lemon tree and marzipan. Medium-bodied with texture and energy on the chewy palate, this has crisp acidity and a substantial yet well-balanced finish. Drink now.

92 Points - Wine Advocate: 
"Showing fresh floral aromas and citrus fruit, the Donnafugata 2022 Etna Bianco Sul Vulcano remains a wine of brightness and luminosity. It offers pretty freshness and acidic focus with lemon and hints of passion fruit or grapefruit that give easy lift and buoyancy to the bouquet. Pretty saltiness also appears on the close, but the mouthfeel is easy and not especially long. What the wine gives up in complexity it offers in freshness and accessibility." – Monica Larner (Jun 2025)

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck: 
"Composed of 100% Carricante, the 2022 Etna Bianco Sul Vulcano was aged in equal parts concrete (lined) and barrels. It has lovely fresh notes of pineapples, white peach, citrus oils, and fresh flowers. It has an outstanding, waxy texture reminiscent of Marcona almonds, with a savory profile and medium to full-bodied richness. It exhibits a great deal of savory character, length, and aging potential. In comparison, the Isolano feels more approachable out of the gate and is more floral." - Audrey Frick (Oct 2025)

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast: 
"The nose has the late-summer feel of sweet and tart lemon slices, white flowers and salted almonds. The palate has a similar sensation, like an olive oil cake alongside slices of orange and grapefruit, and a warm, salty, acidic kick on the finish ties it all together like a nostalgic sea breeze." - Danielle Callegari (Dec 2025)

92 Points - Wine Spectator: 
"This lovely, crowd-pleasing white is well-cut and harmonious, offering round and creamy accessibility on the palate. Creamed apple and peach fruit flavors are laced with hints of vanilla, hazelnut, oyster shell and lemon thyme that expand through the long, salty, mineral-driven finish. Carricante. Drink now through 2036. 4,400 cases made, 266 cases imported." – Alison Napjus (Apr 2026)