Firriato, Etna Bianco (Sicily, Italy) 2013

($13, Soilair Selections): For those in need of a last minute recommendation for a Thanksgiving white, here it is.  Made from mostly (80%) Carricante, an indigenous Sicilian white grape, it delivers a hint of peach-like notes without being sweet.  Indeed, there’s an alluring bitter nuance in the finish along with the signature Italian bracing acidity.  You could welcome guests with this fresh and lively white and then bring it to the table.
90 Michael Apstein Nov 25, 2014