Gulfi Carjcanti Carricante Bianco, 750ml, Sicily, Italy
Varietal
Carricante is an indigenous grape variety from the Etna area, traditionally trained with the "Alberello" system.
Vineyard & Winemaking
Vineyard: Campo, district of Passo Guastella Chiaramonte Gulfi.
Vine training system: traditional, organic, without irrigation.
Altitude: 420 mt. a.s.l.
Climate: temperate mediterranean.
Type of soil: limestone clay
Plant density: 9.000 vines per hectare.
Yield per Hectare: 80 quintals.
Vinification: Grapes are harvested during the third week of September then fermented into white wine with direct pressing in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, capacity 500L and 2500L.
Maturation: natural yeasts, one year in oak barrels, capacity 500L and 2500L, and stainless steel tanks.
Aging: several months in bottle before launching on the market
Tasting notes
Colour: yellow with strong hints of green.
Nose: strong, typical, with notes of green apple.
Palate: dry, savory, persistent, with pleasant acidity.
Country of Origin:
Italy
Region / Appelation / Cru:
Sicily / Ragusa / Carricante
Certification:
IGT Terre Siciliane
Grape Varieties:
100% Carricante
Vintage:
2017
Alcohol:
12.5%
Producer:
Gulfi Cantina
Ratings:
Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 92pts (2016 Vintage)
James Suckling: 93 pts (2015 Vintage)
Jacis Robinson: 17/20 pts (2013 Vintage)
Food Pairing:
Pair "abbinare" with white fish.
Storage and Serving temperature: Horizontal in a cool place at a constant temperature between 14 - 18°C.
Aging capacity: Its characteristic remain unchanged over several years before becoming softer and more complex.