{"title":"Carricante","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarricante\u003c\/strong\u003e is a white grape variety \u003cstrong\u003eemblematic of Sicily \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"vins italiens\" href=\"https:\/\/lacave-eclairee.fr\/collections\/achat-vins-italiens\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"vins italiens\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/a\u003e, and more specifically of the volcanic slopes of Etna DOC. Cultivated for centuries in this unique environment, the variety owes its name to the Italian word \u003cem\u003ecaricare \u003c\/em\u003e(to load), in reference to its ability to produce grapes in abundance. Nevertheless, it is above all for its delicious aromatic profile as well as its \u003cstrong\u003eability to express its terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e that Carricante appeals. On the volcanic soils of Etna, this beautiful grape variety indeed gives rise to white wines of great \u003cstrong\u003efreshness \u003c\/strong\u003emarked by \u003cstrong\u003ea beautiful minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many winemakers highlight it in single-vineyard cuvées, thus revealing all its finesse. Carricante thus embodies a modern vision of \u003cstrong\u003egreat Mediterranean white wines \u003c\/strong\u003e: precise, elegant, and deeply rooted in their terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe aromatic profile of Carricante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eCarricante is a unique white grape variety that expresses all the richness of the volcanic soils of Etna, in Sicily. Grown on different slopes of the volcano, often at several hundred meters of altitude, it produces a white wine (bianco) characterized by \u003cstrong\u003estrong minerality, beautiful freshness, and remarkable tension\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThese white wines develop \u003cstrong\u003earomas of citrus, flowers, and white fruits, accompanied by mineral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes slightly smoky, typical of volcanic terroirs. Over time, the best cuvées evolve towards more complex profiles, blending honey, dried fruits, and saline nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA grape variety perfectly suited to Etna and its DOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Carricante finds on the slopes of Etna a particularly suitable environment for expression. Indeed, at the heart of the Etna DOC, \u003cstrong\u003ethe altitude, volcanic soils, and temperature variations\u003c\/strong\u003e between day and night help preserve its natural acidity, while ensuring optimal ripeness of its grapes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOften managed in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"vins bio\" href=\"https:\/\/lacave-eclairee.fr\/collections\/achat-vins-bio-biodynamiques\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"vins bio\"\u003eorganic\u003c\/a\u003e, local viticulture is demanding and aims to reveal each terroir with precision. The estates here finely adjust the work of each plot, from vine pruning to yield control, in order to express all the uniqueness of these volcanic soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA grape variety in full revival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLong overshadowed, Carricante is now experiencing \u003cstrong\u003ea true revival\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many winemakers in Sicily, like those at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lacave-eclairee.fr\/collections\/pietradolce\" title=\"Pietradolce vin italien sicile\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pietradolce vin italien sicile\"\u003ePietradolce estate\u003c\/a\u003e, are indeed highlighting its potential through increasingly high-quality cuvées from plots located at high altitudes. This in-depth work is helping to reposition Carricante among the best Italian white grape varieties. It now appeals to a new generation of enthusiasts seeking \u003cstrong\u003ewines with a strong identity\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of combining freshness, minerality, and depth. Discover it for yourself, you won't be disappointed !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pietradolce-etna-bianco","title":"Pietradolce - Etna bianco 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #72194c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKeywords\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #72194c;\"\u003e :\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Minerality \/ Finesse \/ Tension\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #72194c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe wine\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBorn on the northern slopes of Etna, Pietradolce \u003cem\u003eEtna Bianco\u003c\/em\u003e embodies all the uniqueness \u003cstrong\u003eof great volcanic white wines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from the Carricante grape variety, grown between 700 and 800 meters above sea level, this cuvée draws its identity from soils rich in volcanic rocks, giving it \u003cstrong\u003etension and minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, the wine immediately seduces with its \u003cstrong\u003efinesse\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing notes of citrus, white flowers, as well as a subtle saline touch. The palate is chiselled, carried by beautiful freshness and \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable energy\u003c\/strong\u003e. An elegant finish prolongs this sensation of \u003cstrong\u003epurity\u003c\/strong\u003e. An Italian white wine that will perfectly accompany seafood, grilled fish, and Mediterranean cuisine. A unique expression of the Etna terroir that you absolutely must discover !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e : 75cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e : White wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e : Carricante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eDOC\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e: Etna (Sicily, Italy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2030\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e : 8-10°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #72194c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe estate\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFounded in 2005 by the Faro family, the Pietradolce estate is located in Solicchiata, on the northern slope of Etna. Today, it stands as a leading reference for Sicilian wines. The vineyard covers approximately 30 hectares between 650 and 950 meters in altitude, and the vines, some of which are very old, take root here in volcanic soils rich in ash and basalt. This high-altitude terroir, characterized by significant temperature variations, allows for the production of wines that are both fresh, precise, and intensely mineral. The estate's philosophy is based on a respectful approach to living organisms, with minimal intervention winemaking and natural fermentations. Pietradolce thus produces elegant and authentic wines, true reflections of the energy and uniqueness of Etna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pietradolce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57428920959311,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/2797\/4086\/files\/pietradolce-etna-bianco-2024-348.jpg?v=1776697244"}],"url":"https:\/\/lacave-eclairee.fr\/en\/collections\/carricante.oembed","provider":"La Cave Éclairée","version":"1.0","type":"link"}