Carranco

Etna Bianco Villa dei Baroni

The name Carricante comes from the Sicilian dialect “u carricanti” which means “heavily laden” and refers to the high volume of grapes that this vine produces, if not strictly controlled. Carricante is mostly grown on the slopes of Mount Etna, where it has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years.  It flourishes particularly well at altitude. This Carricante is cultivated at about 400 metres above sea level.   This wine shows pale straw yellow, with some hints of green. The elegant bouquet is a combination of peach, apple, citrus fruits and blossom. The palate has a big structure, with excellent acidity, minerality and sapidity and these characteristics give carricante a particularly long finish.