Carricante

About this grape variety

Carricante is a white grape variety native to the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, where it is the principal grape of Etna Bianco DOC. Grown on high-altitude volcanic soils, it produces wines of piercing acidity, citrus and green-apple fruit and a distinctive saline minerality, and is one of the few Italian whites capable of long ageing.

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Tornatore Etna Bianco

Tornatore Etna Bianco

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Frequently asked questions

How many Carricante wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Carricante across Portuguese online retailers — 17 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Carricante wines?

Carricante wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Sicilia.

What is Carricante?

Carricante is a white grape variety native to the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, where it is the principal grape of Etna Bianco DOC. Grown on high-altitude volcanic soils, it produces wines of piercing acidity, citrus and green-apple fruit and a distinctive saline minerality, and is one of the few Italian whites…