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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean And Refreshing finish

Aroma: almond, lemon, white peach, herb

Palate: citrus, stone fruit, clean mineral, fresh

Firriato's entry white blends the native almond-citrus character of Catarratto with Chardonnay's stone-fruit roundness in a clean, everyday Sicilian white from the Trapani estate.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick Slow Food credits the Cinisara cows' pasture with citrus, sage and hay notes in the milk. A fresh Sicilian white blend, citrus and stone fruit with high acidity, matches those notes and cleans the palate.

How to serve Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Linguine alle vongole, Grilled sea bass, Mixed vegetable antipasto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Chiaramonte is named for the historic Aragonese architectural style found throughout Sicily. Firriato's Chiaramonte Bianco is their accessible entry-level white from the Trapani estate's Catarratto and Chardonnay parcels.

  1. 2000First Chiaramonte Bianco from Catarratto and Chardonnay at Firriato

Facts

Producer
Firriato · visiting guide
Grapes
Catarratto, Chardonnay
Classification
Sicilia DOC
Oak
Stainless steel; cold fermentation
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 10-16 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco

What does Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco taste like?

On the nose, almond, lemon, white peach, herb. On the palate, citrus, stone fruit, clean mineral, fresh. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and refreshing finish. Firriato's entry white blends the native almond-citrus character of Catarratto with Chardonnay's stone-fruit roundness in a clean, everyday Sicilian white from the Trapani estate.

When should I drink Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco?

Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco?

Linguine alle vongole is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sea bass and Mixed vegetable antipasto. Clean high acidity and citrus-mineral notes are the classic white for clam pasta.

What grapes are in Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco?

The blend is Catarratto, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.

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