Nostru Carricante Terre Siciliane 2023

Nostru Carricante, Azienda Agricola Cortese, IGT Terre Siciliane, Sicily, Italy, 2023    

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:

"Bright straw yellow colour with a shiny core. Initially with fine honey notes on the nose, opens on yellow peach and a fragrant finish, with a fine creamy notion on the palate, fresh and crisp, with an animating bitterness in the aftertaste that encourages drinking."

91/100 points, FALSTAFF (Austria), January 2024

"A viivd, crunchy and zesty carricante with aromas of tangerines, dried lemons and warm herbs on the nose. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Good energy, with a succulent, citrusy finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."

91/100 points, James Suckling, September 2024

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