2021 Eolia Bianco Cuvee V Salina Malvasia IGT
This story starts with a mistake—mine. I passed on tasting this when first offered, but once I did, I was floored. Cuvee V was one of last year’s biggest revelations. A dazzling white from the volcanic island of Salina, it was pure, electric, saline, and absolutely addictive. It sold out in a flash.
A few days ago, a customer who had timidly snagged a bottle to sample called asking for a case. I checked with the importer—sold out. But he offered me something else: a few cases of their top bottling, the 2021 Bianco Cuvee V. I had bought a 6-pack last year and wasn’t impressed… until I tried it again.
HOLY S#! What A Wine.*
All the things I loved about the original wine are here—precision, minerality, zippy acid—now with more breadth and complexity, and a finish that doesn’t quit. It’s serious, nervy, mouthwatering, and at $65 (down from $89), it's a ridiculous deal.
I bought every bottle the importer had left.
This is what I want chilled and ready all summer. It sings with seafood, shellfish, or simply on its own. And if you’re hesitant—don't be. It comes with my 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you don’t love it, I’ll refund you and even cover return shipping.
STORY
Luca Caruso and Natascia Santandrea founded Eolia on the remote Aeolian island of Salina during the pandemic, channeling their restaurant world experience (Michelin-starred Signum and La Tenda Rossa) into a pure expression of the island’s volcanic terroir. Their approach: single-parcel zoning, traditional terraced vineyards, and a deep connection to the island’s energy, wind, and sea-driven character. The result is a bottle that captures place and partnership in every sip.
