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House icon ▸ Carricante
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Carricante

Carricante is a white grape variety grown on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily

Vinorandum rated wines made from Carricante


Etna DOC “Frontebosco” Superiore Volpare
Etna DOC “Frontebosco” SuperioreVolpare
Cantina Maugeri, Sicily, Italy
2021
Carricante (100%)
“Savory, leesy, and textural, this sapid dry white has lovely breadth and a refined, detailed palate that remains pure and focused. Flavors of yellow fruits, white flowers, citrus, and a chalky minerality tinged with evergreen freshness, compose the deep, flavorful core that flows into the long finish.”
93 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC
Etna DOC
Azienda Agricola Tornatore, Sicily, Italy
2022 2021
Carricante (100%)
“Offers an aromatic nose redolent of jasmine and lemon. Dry and zesty in the mouth, white flowers, sea salt, almond, and limonata soda linger with a trace of smoke on the palate.”
91 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC “Scalunera”
Etna DOC “Scalunera”
Torre Mora, Sicily, Italy
2022
Carricante (100%)
“An example of flinty, mineral finesse, this dry, zippy white shows white peach, lemon zest, and crushed stone on the nose and palate. A lingering, saline finish ends on a tidy, clean note.”
92 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC “Alta Mora” Bianco
Etna DOC “Alta Mora” Bianco
Cusumano, Sicily, Italy
2021 2018
Carricante (100%)
“A bit flinty, a bit smoky, a bit floral, a bit tropical, this juicy, fresh medium-bodied white offers a touch more richness and depth than peers from this vintage. Just a bit more of everything, including a savory, stony, persistent finish.”
92 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC Calderara
Etna DOC Calderara
Cottanera, Sicily, Italy
2021
Carricante (100%)
“Attractive floral, peach, and citrus notes take shape on the delicate, lively nose. In the mouth, energetic acidity gives frame to crushed stone and white flowers. Dry, medium bodied, with a touch of creamy mid-palate weight, can drink now or hold a couple of years.”
92 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC Cavaliere
Etna DOC Cavaliere
Azienda Vinicola Benanti, Sicily, Italy
2021
Carricante (100%)
“Fresh and bright nose with lemon, smoke, and a flinty mineral reductive note. Dry, lean, and crisp on the palate, subtle mineral flavors mix with apple skin, citrus zest, and a hint of dried herb.”
90 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC Superiore Pietra Marina
Etna DOC SuperiorePietra Marina
Azienda Vinicola Benanti, Sicily, Italy
2015 2013
Carricante (100%)
“On the nose it is delicately floral, with faints aromas of acacia and spring tree fruit. In the mouth there is plenty of mineral character, ripe succulent fruit impressively matched with a long lingering finish. This is a serious wine to savour and one of the top white wines being made on Etna at the moment.”
92 Paul Caputo
Etna DOC Superiore Rinazzo
Etna DOC SuperioreRinazzo
Azienda Vinicola Benanti, Sicily, Italy
2021 2018
Carricante (100%)
“Dry, saline, and savory, this refined but confident white embodies the essence of its sandy, volcanic soils. Layered and nuanced, the palate dances with lively acidity, delivering notes of grapefruit rind, herb sachet, and an essence of minerality on the focused, persistent finish.”
91 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC Santo Spirito
Etna DOC Santo Spirito
Palmento Costanzo, Sicily, Italy
2020
Carricante (100%)
“From old, bush-trained vines, this dry, medium-bodied white glimmers in a pale straw hue, its savory stony aromas wafting from the glass. Another delicate, terroir-driven expression, showing the gentlest touch of creaminess from extended fine lees contact.”
91 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC “Bianco di Sei”
Etna DOC “Bianco di Sei”
Palmento Costanzo, Sicily, Italy
2021 2018
Carricante (90%)Catarratto Bianco (10%)
“Leans into the elegant, savory camp with its clean, light nose of orange blossoms, herbs, lemons, and a wet, earthy stoniness. Lighter bodied than its peers, the palate is fresh and saline with a kiss of minerality on the finish.”
90 Lauren Mowery
Etna DOC Blandano
Etna DOC Blandano
Terra Costantino, Sicily, Italy
2018
Carricante (90%)Catarratto Bianco (10%)
“Floral notes of dried flowers, broom and geraniums. A little bit of evolution showing on the nose. Attractive. Moorish. Savoury nuances envelope apricot and mandarin. Nice structure. Very crisp, tart, fresh. Aperitif vibes. Crunchy yellow fruit on the finish.”
91 Paul Caputo
Etna DOC “De Aetna”
Etna DOC “De Aetna”
Terra Costantino, Sicily, Italy
2021 2019
Carricante (80%)Catarratto Bianco (15%)Minella (5%)
“Intriguing nose of apple, smoke and minerals, backed up by intense scents of lemon and mountain fauna. Fresh, lifted. Good concentration. Lots of citrus on the palate. Complexity. Attractive. Good depth and tension, with an elegantly tart finish.”
90 Paul Caputo
Etna DOC “Archineri” Bianco
Etna DOC “Archineri” Bianco
Pietradolce, Sicily, Italy
2021 2018 2013
Carricante
“Intensely seductive notes of lemon citrus on the nose with subtle fragrant aromas of white flower and peach skins. The palate is almost electric with intense lemon and lashes of acidity. Mineral freshness and age worthy structure. Excellent wine.”
90 Paul Caputo

Other wines made from Carricante


Etna DOC Muganazzi
Etna DOC Muganazzi
Azienda Agricola Graci, Sicily, Italy
2021
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC Bianco
Etna DOC Bianco
Planeta, Sicily, Italy
2018
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC
Etna DOC
Cottanera, Sicily, Italy
2021
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC
Etna DOC
Pietradolce, Sicily, Italy
2022
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC Superiore Volpare
Etna DOC SuperioreVolpare
Cantina Maugeri, Sicily, Italy
2021 2020
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC “Isolano”
Etna DOC “Isolano”
Donnafugata, Sicily, Italy
2020
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC Bianco
Etna DOC Bianco
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere, Sicily, Italy
2016
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC “A' Puddara”
Etna DOC “A' Puddara”
Tenuta di Fessina, Sicily, Italy
2021
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC “Salisire” Martinella
Etna DOC “Salisire” Martinella
Vivera, Sicily, Italy
2018
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC “Millemetri”
Etna DOC “Millemetri”
Feudo Cavaliere, Sicily, Italy
2014
Carricante (100%)
Etna DOC “Musmeci”
Etna DOC “Musmeci”
Tenuta di Fessina, Sicily, Italy
2019
Carricante (100%)
Sicilia DOC “Eruzione 1614” Carricante
Sicilia DOC “Eruzione 1614” Carricante
Planeta, Sicily, Italy
2019
Carricante (95%)Riesling (5%)
Etna DOC Superiore
Etna DOC Superiore
Barone di Villagrande, Sicily, Italy
2017
Carricante (90%)
Sicilia DOC “Eruzione 1614” Carricante
Sicilia DOC “Eruzione 1614” Carricante
Planeta, Sicily, Italy
2017
Carricante (90%)Riesling (10%)
Etna DOC “Contrada Villagrande” Superiore
Etna DOC “Contrada Villagrande” Superiore
Barone di Villagrande, Sicily, Italy
2019
Carricante (90%)MinellaVisparola
Etna DOC “Muscamento” Moscamento
Etna DOC “Muscamento” Moscamento
Fischetti, Sicily, Italy
2017
Carricante (60%)Catarratto Bianco (40%)
Sicilia DOC “Valcanzjria”
Sicilia DOC “Valcanzjria”
Azienda Agricola Gulfi, Sicily, Italy
2018
Chardonnay (60%)Carricante (40%)
Terre Siciliane IGP “Pomice”
Terre Siciliane IGP “Pomice”
Tenuta di Castellaro, Sicily, Italy
2019
Malvasia di Lipari (60%)Carricante (40%)
Terre Siciliane IGP “Peloro” Bianco
Terre Siciliane IGP “Peloro” Bianco
Le Casematte, Sicily, Italy
2018
Grillo (65%)Carricante (35%)
Etna DOC
Etna DOC
Barone di Villagrande, Sicily, Italy
2019
Nerello Mascalese (90%)Carricante (10%)
Etna DOC “Erse”
Etna DOC “Erse”
Tenuta di Fessina, Sicily, Italy
2020
Nerello Mascalese (90%)Nerello Cappuccio (8%)Carricante (2%)
Etna DOC “Vulkà” Bianco
Etna DOC “Vulkà” Bianco
Cantine Nicosia, Sicily, Italy
2018
CarricanteCatarratto Bianco
Etna DOC “Vigna Chianta”
Etna DOC “Vigna Chianta”
Azienda Agricola Biondi, Sicily, Italy
2013
CarricanteCatarratto BiancoMinella

Producers using Carricante


Planeta
Sicily, Italy

Planeta are one of the most recognisable brands in Sicily. Producing wines from all over the island they are of the driving forces of the Sicilian wine scene.

Read more ▸ 15 wines

Vivera
Sicily, Italy

Vivera is one of the top wineries of Etna.

Read more ▸ 3 wines

Barone di Villagrande
Sicily, Italy

Barone di Villagrande produces wines on the Eastern slopes of Etna.

Read more ▸ 4 wines

Torre Mora
Sicily, Italy

Torre Mora is a producer of wines from Etna.

Read more ▸ 2 wines

Pietradolce
Sicily, Italy

Pietradolce is known for the production of Etna wines from the pre-phylloxera vineyards.

Read more ▸ 8 wines

Fischetti
Sicily, Italy

Fischetti is known for producing good quality wines on Etna. Based just outside Caastiglione di Sicilia on the northern slopes of the volcano, the family’s restored palmento, low intervention winemaking and old bush vines make this one of the appellation’s exciting estates.

Read more ▸ 2 wines

Donnafugata
Sicily, Italy

Donnafugata is one of the most visible Sicilian brands in both Italy and abroad. Owned by the Rallo family for the last five generations, Donnafugata is known for quality, fruit forward wines produced predominantly around the town of Marsala and on the island of Pantelleria, although in recent years vineyard holdings have expanded to include wines on Etna and in Vittoria.

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Tenuta Delle Terre Nere
Sicily, Italy

Tenuta Delle Terre Nere is one of the leading producers of Etna DOC.

Read more ▸ 4 wines

Cusumano
Sicily, Italy

Cusumano is one of the most recognisable wine brands in Sicily. They produce good wines from vineyards planted all over the island and utilise both local and international varieties.

Read more ▸ 8 wines

Palmento Costanzo
Sicily, Italy

Palmento Costanzo are a small producer of Etna wines from the village of Passopisciaro.

Read more ▸ 5 wines

Feudo Cavaliere
Sicily, Italy

Feudo Cavaliere produce well regarded wines on the southern slopes of Etna. The red '‘Millemetri’ is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese.

Read more ▸ 2 wines

Azienda Agricola Graci
Sicily, Italy

The Graci estate is situated on the North slope of Mount Etna, in the village of Passopisciaro. The vineyards range between 600 and 1000 metres, yielding wines that show the subtleties of their respective microclimates. Graci releases single vineyard wines from Etna’s Cru sites Contrada Arcurìa, Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, Contrada Muganazzi, Contrada Santo Spirito and Contrada Barbabecchi.

Read more ▸ 4 wines

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