Etna Bianco is driven by a grape called Carricante. It’s an ancient variety that grows on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna. It has high acid and a distinct salinity that makes your mouth water instantly.
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Carricante Grape Variety: Sicily's secret weapon
Sicily's Carricante grapes thrive on Mount Etna's slopes, producing fresh, high-acidity white wines with complex aromas, a hallmark of Etna Bianco DOC.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Etna Bianco is driven by a grape called Carricante. It’s an ancient variety that grows on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna. It has high acid and a distinct salinity that makes your mouth water instantly.
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Carricante gets its name from the Italian word "carica," which means "load." It was named that because the vines are naturally super productive and would produce a huge "load" of grapes if farmers didn't prune them back aggressively. www.wine-searcher.com/grape-989-ca...
Carricante Wines - White Wine Grape Variety
Carricante is an ancient white wine grape variety from eastern Sicily, thought to have been grown on the volcanic slopes of Mt Etna for at least a thousand years. There are around 200 hectares (500 ac...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Carricante gets its name from the Italian word "carica," which means "load." It was named that because the vines are naturally super productive and would produce a huge "load" of grapes if farmers didn't prune them back aggressively. www.wine-searcher.com/grape-989-ca...
Frontemare Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Praino by Maugeri (2023) - 3½ ⭐
Fresh peaches, butter, cream, lemon. Fun but light.
White Wine from Sicily
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Fresh peaches, butter, cream, lemon. Fun but light.
White Wine from Sicily
via @winesky.app
🍷 #winesky #italianwine #sicily #carricante
May 24, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Frontemare Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Praino by Maugeri (2023) - 3½ ⭐
Fresh peaches, butter, cream, lemon. Fun but light.
White Wine from Sicily
via @winesky.app
🍷 #winesky #italianwine #sicily #carricante
Fresh peaches, butter, cream, lemon. Fun but light.
White Wine from Sicily
via @winesky.app
🍷 #winesky #italianwine #sicily #carricante
2024 Palmento Costanzo Etna DOC Bianco Mofete, a pure Carricante from Etna, Sicily at Tonino, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @tonino_jp
October 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
2024 Palmento Costanzo Etna DOC Bianco Mofete, a pure Carricante from Etna, Sicily at Tonino, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @tonino_jp
Tasted today:
'16 I Vigneri (Foti) Palmento Caselle - Own rooted Carricante from 750m on Etna. Packs a lot of muscle onto a svelte frame, simultaneously showing crisp salinity & pretty, forward fruit. The story of this wine is great, not so sure about the $$$s 1/
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'16 I Vigneri (Foti) Palmento Caselle - Own rooted Carricante from 750m on Etna. Packs a lot of muscle onto a svelte frame, simultaneously showing crisp salinity & pretty, forward fruit. The story of this wine is great, not so sure about the $$$s 1/
#wine #winesky #drinkwhatyoulike
February 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Tasted today:
'16 I Vigneri (Foti) Palmento Caselle - Own rooted Carricante from 750m on Etna. Packs a lot of muscle onto a svelte frame, simultaneously showing crisp salinity & pretty, forward fruit. The story of this wine is great, not so sure about the $$$s 1/
#wine #winesky #drinkwhatyoulike
'16 I Vigneri (Foti) Palmento Caselle - Own rooted Carricante from 750m on Etna. Packs a lot of muscle onto a svelte frame, simultaneously showing crisp salinity & pretty, forward fruit. The story of this wine is great, not so sure about the $$$s 1/
#wine #winesky #drinkwhatyoulike
2022 Palmento Costanzo “Mofete” Etna do Bianco, a Carricante / Catarratto blend from Sicily at La Padrona, Raffles Boston Hotel, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. @lapadronaboston
November 12, 2024 at 6:36 PM
2022 Palmento Costanzo “Mofete” Etna do Bianco, a Carricante / Catarratto blend from Sicily at La Padrona, Raffles Boston Hotel, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. @lapadronaboston
This is a certified banger. Carricante/Chardonnay. #Gulfi #sicilianwine
January 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is a certified banger. Carricante/Chardonnay. #Gulfi #sicilianwine
50-50 chardonnay- carricante
June 16, 2024 at 7:31 PM
50-50 chardonnay- carricante
Hotter climes fortunately abound for the Vin de Plume tasting bus.
This not ‘the bestest’ aged Carricante is a little caramel toasted but in beautifully liquid volcanic smoke and citrus way. Oof! 💋♥️🇮🇹
This not ‘the bestest’ aged Carricante is a little caramel toasted but in beautifully liquid volcanic smoke and citrus way. Oof! 💋♥️🇮🇹
December 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Hotter climes fortunately abound for the Vin de Plume tasting bus.
This not ‘the bestest’ aged Carricante is a little caramel toasted but in beautifully liquid volcanic smoke and citrus way. Oof! 💋♥️🇮🇹
This not ‘the bestest’ aged Carricante is a little caramel toasted but in beautifully liquid volcanic smoke and citrus way. Oof! 💋♥️🇮🇹
Where I visit #Etna & #Givry. buff.ly/2s3Xv7j #wine #ItalianWine #EtnaDOC #Carricante #FrenchWine #Burgundy #Bourgogne #CoteChalonnaise #PinotNoir #Nashville #HallsCatch
March 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I am mildly hysterical at the Guardian's idea of "corner shop wines" being from Asda, Tesco, Co-Op, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ju...
June 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM
I am mildly hysterical at the Guardian's idea of "corner shop wines" being from Asda, Tesco, Co-Op, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food www.theguardian.com/food/2026/ju...
That sounds like a great day indeed, fantastic! Have never been (need to change that) but looking forward to the carricante white from Maugeri we just ordered.
December 9, 2024 at 9:48 PM
That sounds like a great day indeed, fantastic! Have never been (need to change that) but looking forward to the carricante white from Maugeri we just ordered.
A da Sicília foi legal. Serviam Etna Bianco, um vinho branco feito mas encostas do vulcão, e que é muito bom. Uvas Carricante, Catarrato, Grecanico e Minnella
February 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A da Sicília foi legal. Serviam Etna Bianco, um vinho branco feito mas encostas do vulcão, e que é muito bom. Uvas Carricante, Catarrato, Grecanico e Minnella
2020 I Custodi “Aedes” Etna Bianco a pure Carricante from Sicily at Asta, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. @astaboston
September 24, 2023 at 9:46 PM
2020 I Custodi “Aedes” Etna Bianco a pure Carricante from Sicily at Asta, Back Bay, Boston, MA, USA. @astaboston
If you love Chablis or dry Riesling (and we do), you are going to love Carricante. It shares that same razor-sharp acidity and "wet stone" minerality, but with a Mediterranean salty twist that is unique. www.decanter.com/wine-news/op...
Discovering Etna wines: Masterclass - Decanter
Sicily is a behemoth in the wine-producing world, producing more wine than Australia. Amy Wislock discovers Etna wines at the Decanter Italy Encounter...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
If you love Chablis or dry Riesling (and we do), you are going to love Carricante. It shares that same razor-sharp acidity and "wet stone" minerality, but with a Mediterranean salty twist that is unique. www.decanter.com/wine-news/op...
#federicocurtazwine ! Spettacolo this Bianco Etna Superiore 100 %Catarrato Grape such an expressive white wine with a grip! Dry white flower nose and star fruit tones , stony , pear and lime flavors,Sharp acidità vibrante mid palate , and structured ! 2020 vintage ! #Carricante
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March 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
#federicocurtazwine ! Spettacolo this Bianco Etna Superiore 100 %Catarrato Grape such an expressive white wine with a grip! Dry white flower nose and star fruit tones , stony , pear and lime flavors,Sharp acidità vibrante mid palate , and structured ! 2020 vintage ! #Carricante
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We Love: Lavi Carricante £15.20. This is the dominant grape variety of Etna's white wines which shows elegant melon and lightly peachy fruit with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a long, mineral-streaked finish. Chablis-esque class, designed for food. https://buff.ly/3WAc7WV #HelloWinchester
August 27, 2024 at 3:59 PM
We Love: Lavi Carricante £15.20. This is the dominant grape variety of Etna's white wines which shows elegant melon and lightly peachy fruit with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a long, mineral-streaked finish. Chablis-esque class, designed for food. https://buff.ly/3WAc7WV #HelloWinchester
Il me semblait qu'à Rivesaltes notamment, les cépages Assyrtiko, Carricante et Calabrese donnaient des résultats. Il me semble me souvenirs que des cuvées sont déjà commercialisées. Je vérifierai ses souvenirs.
Pour le reste, je partage votre inquiétude. Je pense même qu'il est déjà en partie ⤵️
Pour le reste, je partage votre inquiétude. Je pense même qu'il est déjà en partie ⤵️
July 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Il me semblait qu'à Rivesaltes notamment, les cépages Assyrtiko, Carricante et Calabrese donnaient des résultats. Il me semble me souvenirs que des cuvées sont déjà commercialisées. Je vérifierai ses souvenirs.
Pour le reste, je partage votre inquiétude. Je pense même qu'il est déjà en partie ⤵️
Pour le reste, je partage votre inquiétude. Je pense même qu'il est déjà en partie ⤵️
2023 Cantine Valenti “Enrico IV” Etna Bianco, a pure Carricante from Etna, Sicily at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops
March 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
2023 Cantine Valenti “Enrico IV” Etna Bianco, a pure Carricante from Etna, Sicily at Boston Chops, South End, Boston, MA, USA. #boston #restaurants #bars @bostonchops
27 Sicilian Recipes to Give You a True Taste of the Italian Island. These recipes showcase the rich tradition and fresh ingredients at the heart of Sicilian food.
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27 Recipes That Will Transport You to Sicily
Sicily is known for tomatoes, eggplant, basil, and citrus, dishes like pasta alla Norma and cannoli, and wine like Nero d'Avala, Nerello Mascalese, and Carricante. Explore our favorite Sicilian recipe...
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January 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
27 Sicilian Recipes to Give You a True Taste of the Italian Island. These recipes showcase the rich tradition and fresh ingredients at the heart of Sicilian food.
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Volcanic Vines: The Story Behind Carricante’s Unique Flavor
Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, is a representation of tenacity and change. A grape that reflects this dichotomy is found on its rocky slopes, which are covered in a patchwork of vineyards: Carricante. Cultivated in…
Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, is a representation of tenacity and change. A grape that reflects this dichotomy is found on its rocky slopes, which are covered in a patchwork of vineyards: Carricante. Cultivated in…
Volcanic Vines: The Story Behind Carricante’s Unique Flavor
Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, is a representation of tenacity and change. A grape that reflects this dichotomy is found on its rocky slopes, which are covered in a patchwork of vineyards: Carricante. Cultivated in Sicily for centuries, this old white cultivar provides a wonderful representation of its volcanic terroir. Carricante captures the spirit of a place sculpted by fire and time, from its flavours full of minerals to its lively acidity.
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November 17, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Volcanic Vines: The Story Behind Carricante’s Unique Flavor
Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, is a representation of tenacity and change. A grape that reflects this dichotomy is found on its rocky slopes, which are covered in a patchwork of vineyards: Carricante. Cultivated in…
Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, is a representation of tenacity and change. A grape that reflects this dichotomy is found on its rocky slopes, which are covered in a patchwork of vineyards: Carricante. Cultivated in…
Attending the annual Etna Days was both thrilling and daunting. On the first day, I walked into a room filled with more than 500 wines from 110 producers spread across every slope of Mount Etna. Where would I even begin? I set my focus on Carricante from Milo on Etna’s Eastern Slope.
Milo: Finding Focus on Etna’s Eastern Slope
Attending the annual Etna Days was both thrilling and daunting. On the first day, I walked into a room filled with more than 500 wines from 110 producers spread across every slope of Mount Etna. Where would I even begin? North, south, northeast, east, southeast? With Etna’s 142 contrade, the officially recognized sub-zones, each defined by its own soil, elevation, and microclimate, the possibilities felt endless.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Attending the annual Etna Days was both thrilling and daunting. On the first day, I walked into a room filled with more than 500 wines from 110 producers spread across every slope of Mount Etna. Where would I even begin? I set my focus on Carricante from Milo on Etna’s Eastern Slope.
While in Sicily for Sicily en Premeur, I tasted many Sicilian grapes I'm familiar with. But when I was poured Tenuto di Castellaro Lipari 2021 Corinto Nero, IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso, it was a first. That's why it's the Please The Palate wine of the week.
Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Tenuto di Castellaro Lipari 2021 Corinto Nero, IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso
Italy is home to more than 350 officially recognized indigenous grape varieties, with more than another 1500 still to be recognized. It is a vast world that I have spent time studying and learning about. While in Sicily this past week for Sicily en Premeur, I was able to taste many of the Sicilian grapes I was familiar with - Nero d'Avola, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese, Carricante, and many more. But when I was poured a glass of Corinto, it was a first. As since I love discovering new grape varieties, it is no surprise that the Tenuta di Castellaro Lipari 2021 Corinto Nero, IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso is the Please The Palate wine of the Week.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
While in Sicily for Sicily en Premeur, I tasted many Sicilian grapes I'm familiar with. But when I was poured Tenuto di Castellaro Lipari 2021 Corinto Nero, IGT Terre Siciliane Rosso, it was a first. That's why it's the Please The Palate wine of the week.