Sicily: Villa Chiarelli Manostalla Traditional Dinner & Wine
Experience an authentic Sicilian evening at Villa Chiarelli Manostalla. Enjoy a traditional dinner with local wines, hear stories of the estate, and experience Sicilia...
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled swordfish The producer recommends fish; firm white flesh suits a Carricante with lees ageing behind it.More wines for fish →
- Spaghetti with sea urchin Carricante's high natural acidity cuts the richness of the roe.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Baked sea bass with lemon Citrus on the plate mirrors the grape's acid backbone.More wines for sea bass →
History
Carjcanti comes from Vigna Campo in contrada Passo Guastella, in the territory of Chiaramonte Gulfi. Carricante is native to Etna; Gulfi trains it as alberello on a trellis and harvests in the third week of September.
Facts
- Producer
- Gulfi · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carricante (100%)
- Classification
- IGT
- Oak
- Whole bunches pressed directly; fermented in steel and in 500 and 2,500 litre oak casks; at least one year on the lees in 2,500 litre oak casks, then several months in bottle
Frequently asked about Gulfi Carjcanti
What grapes are in Gulfi Carjcanti?
Gulfi Carjcanti is made from Carricante (100%). It is bottled as an IGT.
How is Gulfi Carjcanti aged?
Whole bunches pressed directly; fermented in steel and in 500 and 2,500 litre oak casks; at least one year on the lees in 2,500 litre oak casks, then several months in bottle.
What food pairs with Gulfi Carjcanti?
Grilled swordfish is a natural match. Also try Spaghetti with sea urchin or Baked sea bass with lemon. The producer recommends fish; firm white flesh suits a Carricante with lees ageing behind it.
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