italian wine White wine wine

Pietradolce, Sant’Andrea Carricante IGT 2018

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Tasted by
Cristina Mercuri

Located close to Milo at 850m above sea level, this vineyard truly expresses the linearity and grace of Carricante. Pre-phylloxera vines give low but concentrated yields. The must stays in contact with the skin in the pre-fermentation stage: this is quite unusual but, in this case, it releases lots of aromas and texture. Vinification and ageing takes place in 20hl casks. The palate is broad and textured, with high, bright acidity and bold character. The 2018 growing season was rainy, allowing Carricante to produce linear wines with vibrant acidity. Ready to drink now but this could age beautifully in bottle for a decade.

Drinking Window
2019 - 2029
Colour
White
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
13.5%
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Sub-region
Etna DOC
Bottle size
75cl
Grape Varieties
Carricante