In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryMineral-Saline, Refreshing finish

Aroma: white peach, lemon blossom, volcanic mineral, green herbs

Palate: citrus zest, green apple, saline mineral, chalky finish

Planeta's Etna Carricante from the Sciaranuova estate: the volcanic freshness of the north slope expressed through Planeta's clean, precise winemaking style.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sea bass with Sicilian caponata
    Mineral-saline Carricante bridges the fish and the sweet-sour aubergine caponata.
  • Fresh burrata with Sicilian cherry tomatoes
    Racy acidity and mineral character cut through the creamy burrata's richness.
  • Spaghetti con vongole
    Classic pairing: saline-mineral wine and briny clams in harmony.

History

Planeta's Carricante from the Sciaranuova estate was introduced in 2010 as the white complement to the Nerello Mascalese red. Carricante on the north slope in the Solicchiata area reflects the volcanic character in a slightly different register from the Milo east-slope Carricante, with a cleaner and more linear citrus style.

  1. 2010 — First Sciaranuova Carricante vintage

Facts

Producer
Planeta Sciaranuova (Etna)
Grapes
Carricante
Classification
Etna Bianco DOC
Oak
Stainless steel on fine lees
ABV
13.0%
Price
€20-32 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2010

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