CorteseNostru Carricante Terre Siciliane IGP
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Carricante
About this product
Dry, Medium Bodied style of CarricanteThe 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.
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.
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.
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.
Medium bodied white wines have a lightly textured mouthfeel with moderate flavour impact. Often pale lemon coloured to pale gold.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeCarricante
- Size750mL
- RegionSicily
- Current Vintage2020* - Vintage is not guaranteed and may vary store to store or when delivered.
- Standard Drinks7.7
- Alcohol Volume13.0%
- CountryItaly
- Brand NameCortese
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyMedium Bodied
- More about the Dan Murphy's Wine Panel
Dan Murphy's Wine Panel
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Vintage 2020
93 points
The white grape, Carricante, is another one of a growing line-up of fashionable Sicilian grapes to grab world-wide attention. It’s easy to see why. The wine has strength, drive and personality. Pleasing aromatics of citrus, apples, cut herbs and minerals are replicated on the palate, with, perhaps, a note of pear skin, nuts and soft spice. Certified organic, this is a very versatile white with the ability to match foods both light and strong in flavour.
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