Calabretta Carricante 2024

Carricante 2024 | Calabretta

Sourced from vineyards breathing the thin air and volcanic energy of Mount Etna, this white represents the absolute excellence of the region’s most important indigenous white grape. It is a wine that shuns easy softness, focusing entirely on gustatory tension and a depth that only lava-rich soils can provide.

Faithful to a minimal intervention approach, Calabretta lets the grape speak for itself. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks—a technical choice essential for preserving Carricante’s proverbial acidity. Aging on fine lees for several months grants the wine a silky structure that balances its striking saline core. As per the winery’s tradition, the wine undergoes no invasive fining, and sulfur levels are kept to a minimum.

On the Nose: An austere and elegant bouquet smelling of green apple, orange blossom, and fresh citrus, with an unmistakable signature of flint and smoky notes typical of the volcanic terroir.

In the Mouth: It is straight, sharp, and intensely fresh. The citrine acidity cleanses the palate, while a savory, almost spicy trail accompanies the sip toward a long, clean, and extremely refined finish.