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.