In the glass
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
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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.
How to serve Planeta Sciaranuova Carricante
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. Grilled sea bass with Sicilian caponata, Fresh burrata with Sicilian cherry tomatoes, Spaghetti con vongole. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 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
Frequently asked about Planeta Sciaranuova Carricante
What does Planeta Sciaranuova Carricante taste like?
On the nose, white peach, lemon blossom, volcanic mineral, green herbs. On the palate, citrus zest, green apple, saline mineral, chalky finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a mineral-saline, refreshing finish. Planeta's Etna Carricante from the Sciaranuova estate: the volcanic freshness of the north slope expressed through Planeta's clean, precise winemaking style.
When should I drink Planeta Sciaranuova Carricante?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Planeta Sciaranuova Carricante?
Grilled sea bass with Sicilian caponata is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh burrata with Sicilian cherry tomatoes and Spaghetti con vongole. Mineral-saline Carricante bridges the fish and the sweet-sour aubergine caponata.
What grapes are in Planeta Sciaranuova Carricante?
The blend is Carricante. The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.