Wines made from Carricante grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Carricante as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
More informations about the variety Carricante
It is most certainly of Italian origin, more precisely from Sicily where it is very present, especially on the slopes of the eastern and southern slopes of Mount Etna. It is thought to be the result of a natural cross between montonico pinto and scacco. It has often been confused with the catarratto even today. Carricante is identified today by two known biotypes, A and B, ... a variety almost unknown in France, but registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
More informations about the region of Sicily
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Carricante grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 26% of Carricante
- Citrus fruitPresent in 24% of Carricante
- Tree fruitPresent in 23% of Carricante
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Carricante
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Carricante
- OakPresent in 17% of Carricante
- Tropical fruitPresent in 16% of Carricante
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Carricante
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Carricante
- FloralPresent in 7% of Carricante
- CitrusPresent in 6% of Carricante
- ApplesPresent in 5% of Carricante
- MineralityPresent in 5% of Carricante
- LemonPresent in 5% of Carricante
- PearPresent in 5% of Carricante
- TropicalPresent in 5% of Carricante
- PeachPresent in 4% of Carricante
- StonePresent in 4% of Carricante
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Carricante
- GrapefruitPresent in 4% of Carricante