Wines made from Carricante grapes of Etna
Discover the best wines made with Carricante as a single variety or as a blend of Etna.
More informations about the variety Carricante
Lively, mineral whites with a pale robe, tense palate and cutting acidity. Aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, aromatic herbs and characteristic smoky volcanic saline notes. Fine ageing potential, developing petrol notes with age. Star of Etna Bianco DOC and Etna Bianco Superiore DOC on the eastern slopes of the Sicilian volcano (up to 1,000 m altitude). Ancient native Sicilian variety.
More informations about the region of Sicily
Sicilian DOC on the volcano's flanks (400-1,000 m), the first DOC of Sicily (1968). Signature Nerello Mascalese (80% min. in red): fine, taut reds with signature notes of tangy cherry, wild strawberry, dried herbs, volcanic smoke, sweet spices and saline minerality, tight tannins and a cutting freshness - compared to Burgundian Pinot Noir. Carricante (60% min.
What are the typical flavors of the Carricante grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 86% of Carricante
- Tree fruitPresent in 74% of Carricante
- Citrus fruitPresent in 73% of Carricante
- OakPresent in 61% of Carricante
- MicrobioPresent in 57% of Carricante
- Non oakPresent in 51% of Carricante
- VegetalPresent in 47% of Carricante
- Tropical fruitPresent in 45% of Carricante
- SpicesPresent in 44% of Carricante
- FloralPresent in 28% of Carricante
- MineralityPresent in 20% of Carricante
- CitrusPresent in 19% of Carricante
- LemonPresent in 16% of Carricante
- StonePresent in 15% of Carricante
- ApplesPresent in 14% of Carricante
- PeachPresent in 11% of Carricante
- GrapefruitPresent in 11% of Carricante
- Green applePresent in 11% of Carricante
- MelonPresent in 11% of Carricante
- PineapplePresent in 11% of Carricante