In the glass
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
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Linguine alle vongole
Clean high acidity and citrus-mineral notes are the classic white for clam pasta. -
Grilled sea bass
A versatile everyday white for Mediterranean grilled fish. -
Mixed vegetable antipasto
Fresh and clean: the ideal house white for a varied vegetable starter.
How to serve Firriato Chiaramonte Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2000 — First Chiaramonte Bianco from Catarratto and Chardonnay at Firriato
Facts
- Producer
- Firriato
- 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.