italian wine White wine wine

Tenute Nicosia, Contrada Monte Gorna VV Carricante 2019

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Tasted by
Cristina Mercuri

Pumice soils rich in potassium provide a more gentle, less acidic version of Carricante. The expansive mouthfeel is reminiscent of a Grand Cru Chablis but with the vivid ripe fruit typical of lower latitude. Aromas of nectarine are highlighted by short cryomaceration before fermentation in inert vessels, while the layered complexity of smoke and toast comes from ageing in new French oak for one year. The precise and pure 2019 vintage aided the making of this serious wine, which could age perfectly for 15 to 20 years.

Drinking Window
2022 - 2036
Colour
White
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
13.5%
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Sub-region
Etna DOC
Bottle size
75cl
Grape Varieties
Carricante
Catarratto