Description / Reviews
// 100% Carricante
"The grapes are harvested by hand in October. After whole bunch pressing the juice is fermented at low temperature in steel tanks for 15-20 days. Aging in steel tanks on lees for 5 months. Intense aroma, yellow-peeled citrus on a grassy background. With floral notes of mandarin blossom and candied ginger, the palate is tickled with salt and lemon. Full, intense and linear. Great freshness and a final result that represents the terroir." - Giovanni Rosso, Winemaker
"Etna's north slope, or ‘versante nord’ is better known for its reds, but there are some really impressive Carricantes being made there too. This example from Davide Rosso is whole-bunch pressed then vinified and aged in steel. It has a distinct richness of lees which gives it a soft and round feel in the mouth, while the fresh acidity adds tension and energy. Spicy notes mingle with pineapple, tangerine, peach and white flowers." - 91 points, James Button for Decanter
"Wildly fresh and focused, the 2023 Etna Bianco wafts up with a lovely blend of peach sorbet, mint leaf and white smoke. This is both juicy and refined, with crisp orchard fruits and hints of candied citrus that enliven the palate. Crisp minerality combines with lime and nectarine; the 2023 finishes long and leaves the mouth watering." - 93 points, Eric Guido for Vinous
