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Carricante - Catarratto is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for lime, grapefruit, orange, green apple, mint and aniseed.
The regions that matter for it are Etna.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening.
It blends readily with Chardonnay.
Watch for the synonyms: Carricante and Catarratto.
At the table it suits shrimp ceviche, creamy mushroom pasta and white fish sashimi.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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shrimp ceviche
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creamy mushroom pasta
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white fish sashimi
Also labelled.
Carricante, Catarratto.
Bottles to look for.
- Antichi Vinai Petra Lava Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Ayunta Piante / Sparse Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Campore 'Fumante' Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Cantine Madaudo 'Capovero' Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Cantine Russo 'Luce di Lava' Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Cottanera Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Fazio 'Brusio' Bianco Sicilia, Sicily, Italy
- Filippo Grasso Mari di Ripiddu Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
Carricante - Catarratto: common questions
01.What does Carricante - Catarratto taste like?+
Carricante - Catarratto tastes of lime, grapefruit, orange, green apple, mint and aniseed. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Carricante - Catarratto from?+
Carricante - Catarratto originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Carricante - Catarratto grown?+
The key regions for Carricante - Catarratto are Etna.
04.What food pairs with Carricante - Catarratto?+
Pour it with shrimp ceviche, creamy mushroom pasta and white fish sashimi.
05.What else is Carricante - Catarratto called?+
Carricante - Catarratto is also labelled Carricante and Catarratto.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.