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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Carricante is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, green apple and mint.
In the cellar it meets lees ageing and stainless steel.
The regions that matter for it are Sicily and Etna.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, well-adapted vigour and a preference for high diurnal temperature variations.
It blends readily with Catarratto.
Watch for the synonyms: Catanese Bianco and Catarratto.
At the table it suits grilled white fish with lemon, snapper ceviche and fennel and apple coleslaw.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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grilled white fish with lemon
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snapper ceviche
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fennel and apple coleslaw
Also labelled.
Catanese Bianco, Catarratto.
Bottles to look for.
- Alta Mora Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Tornatore 'Pietrarizzo' Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Azienda Agricola Tornatore Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Benanti 'Contrada Cavaliere' Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Benanti Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
- Benanti Pietramarina Etna Bianco Superiore, Sicily, Italy
- Donnafugata 'Sul Vulcano' Bianco Etna, Sicily, Italy
- Donnafugata Dolce & Gabbana 'Isolano' Etna Bianco, Sicily, Italy
Carricante: common questions
01.What does Carricante taste like?+
Carricante tastes of lemon, lime, grapefruit, orange, green apple and mint, plus two more. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Carricante from?+
Carricante originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.Where is Carricante grown?+
The key regions for Carricante are Sicily and Etna.
04.What food pairs with Carricante?+
Pour it with grilled white fish with lemon, snapper ceviche and fennel and apple coleslaw.
05.What else is Carricante called?+
Carricante is also labelled Catanese Bianco and Catarratto.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.