Nostru Carricante Terre Siciliane 2021

Nostru Carricante, Azienda Agricola Cortese, IGT Terre Siciliane, Sicily, Italy, 2021     

Grape: 100% Carricante, organic

Producer Tasting Note:

This grape is usually seen in Etna Bianco blends. Carricante takes a starring role in this organic white, with pretty aromatics of peach, apricot, stewed apple, citrus and blossom. There's a brisk acidity on the palate, with fresh notes of green apple and yellow citrus. A clean and mineral style, made with precision.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"Rediscovering precious grape varieties from Sicily's rich past. With a big personality and distinctive minerality this is a memorable white." Decanter

"A fresh nose of lemon cream, lily and white peach. Medium-to full bodied with a silky texture. Bright acidity lifts up the citrus and stone-fruited palate with a pleasantly soft finish."

91/100 points, James Suckling, July 2022

Food Match: Caponata - The wine's acidity balances the sweet and sour flavours of this traditional Sicilian aubergine salad. Also pair with local fried specialties like arancini (fried rice balls), panelle (chickpea fritters), or pasta con le sarde (pasta with sardines, anchovies, and fennel. Seafood dishes such as lemon shrimp risotto, tuna skewers. Fresh creamy cheeses like ricotta or burrata