2023 Terre Siciliane Carricante Corte dei Mori

Carricante is a fascinating grape variety primarily found on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Let me share some tasting notes with you:

Appearance: Pale yellow with bright greenish tints. Pale bright straw yellow color with subtle silver notes.

Aroma: Aromas of citrus, crunchy green apple, orange blossom, and just-ripe peach. Intense, delicate scents of orange and lemon flower and ripe apple. Notes of fresh crispy apple, jasmine flowers, and citrus.

Palate: Dry, saline, and flinty on the palate with high acidity and a long tingly finish. Elegant structure with excellent acidity, minerality, and sapidity, resulting in a particularly long finish.

Food Pairing:
Carricante pairs well with spicy, aromatic foods. Southeast Asian dishes, Thai cuisine, and curries are great choices.
Sicilian dishes like herbed and breaded stuffed sardines, arancine di riso ripiene di formaggio (cheese-stuffed rice balls), and eggplant cutlets complement Carricante beautifully.

Origin:
Carricante was once widespread across Sicily but is now mainly found on Mount Etna’s volcanic soils, where it develops incredible mineral flavors.
It is often blended with a touch of Catarratto (Sicily’s most planted white grape) and the rare Minnella to add body and balance the intense acidity.
Next time you enjoy a glass of Carricante, remember its unique characteristics and the volcanic terroir that shapes its flavor profile!