{"title":"Carricante","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarricante is the \u003cstrong\u003ewhite soul of Mount Etna\u003c\/strong\u003e : a grape variety that reaches its full potential on the volcanic soils of Sicily. The wines impress with lively acidity, mineral freshness, and a clear, elegant character – you can taste \u003cstrong\u003ethe mountain air and volcanic rock\u003c\/strong\u003e in every sip. If you want to experience the bright, vibrant side of Sicily, this is the place for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Carricante is \u003cstrong\u003efirmly rooted in Sicily\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrives particularly well around Mount Etna, where the altitude and mineral-rich soils give the wines their distinctive character. At Vinoscout, you\u0026#39;ll find three carefully selected Carricante wines priced between €15.80 and €23.52 – a fine selection that demonstrates the versatility of this \u003cstrong\u003eSicilian grape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quater-vitis-bianco-sici","title":"Quater Vitis Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour indigenous Sicilian grape varieties in one glass – that\u0026#39;s the concept behind Firriato\u0026#39;s \u003cstrong\u003eQuater Vitis Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e . The wine combines grapes from two very different terroirs: the limestone hills near Trapani in the west and the volcanic basalt soil of Mount Etna in the east.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Firriato is one of the most famous wineries in Sicily and has been focusing for years on the rehabilitation of native grape varieties such as Catarratto, Grillo, Carricante and Grecanico – varieties that embody the Mediterranean climate and the mineral soil of the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the Bianco displays a vibrant citrus structure with notes of blood orange, ripe pineapple, and a hint of mango. The acidity is present but integrated; the finish is fresh and slightly salty – a typical sign of volcanic minerality. Medium-bodied, no oak aging, direct and very drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature 10–12 °C. Pairs well with grilled calamari, pasta with bottarga, or a light goat cheese. Best enjoyed young – within the next one to two years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firriato","offers":[{"title":"2025","offer_id":53124435935568,"sku":"VJ1430-2025","price":17.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/quater-vitis-bianco-sici-2x.webp?v=1783527996"},{"product_id":"planeta-etna-bianco","title":"Planeta Etna Bianco","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite from Mount Etna — that\u0026#39;s Carricante grown on volcanic soil, with a freshness and minerality unexpected in Sicily. Planeta, one of the island\u0026#39;s most renowned wineries, cultivates vineyards at over 870 meters on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, where cool nights and porous lava soil provide the foundation for this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it opens with aromas of acacia blossom, almond, and mountain peach. On the palate, it is juicy and dense—yellow plum, prickly pear, and a mineral-salty note on the finish, typical of the volcanic soils of Mount Etna. Acidity and fruit remain in balance, and the aftertaste is long and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e James Suckling awarded 92 points for the 2021 vintage, Gambero Rosso two red glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Grilled sea bass, pasta with clams, fresh ricotta with lemon zest or Pecorino Siciliano\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e Drinkable now, with potential until 2027\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Planeta","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694983344464,"sku":"V10242","price":15.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093130404176,"sku":"V10242-2024","price":15.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_planeta_etna_bianco.webp?v=1771238355"},{"product_id":"cavanera-ripa-di-scorciavacca-etna-bianco-doc","title":"Cavanera Ripa di Scorciavacca Etna Bianco DOC","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite volcanic wine from the northern slopes of Mount Etna – mineral, firm, with a depth that one wouldn\u0026#39;t necessarily expect from Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Firriato is one of the few wineries that consistently translate the power of Mount Etna into wine. The estate cultivates vineyards at altitudes of over 700 meters, where volcanic ash soils, cool nights, and Atlantic winds give the Carricante – the classic white grape variety of Etna – a precision more commonly associated with northern Italian white wines. \u003cb\u003eCavera Ripa di Scorciavacca\u003c\/b\u003e is the single-vineyard cuvée from this terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the wine displays aromas of yellow apple, mirabelle plum, and wildflowers, underpinned by a characteristic hint of seaweed and fresh herbs. The acidity is present and lively, the mouthfeel lean and focused – not a sumptuous southern wine, but one with backbone and a salty, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serving temperature: 10–12 °C. Pairs well with grilled sea bass with caper butter, spaghetti alle vongole, or a mild goat cheese. Drink by 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firriato","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":53019330019664,"sku":"VJ0828-2023","price":23.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/207021_2020_2205_ohneJGKopie.png?v=1779108761"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/carricante.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}