Benanti Carricante Etna Bianco

Carricante is the white varietal darling of Etna, Sicily. It loves to be left on its own in volcanic rich soils at high altitudes. It doesn’t like to share it’s toys in the sandbox but will play with others if it has to 😆 It can be found in Etna Bianco 100% Carricante or in blends with other varietals (Chardonnay or Minnella as an example). It’s the third most planted varietal in Sicily, mostly old vines that are more than 50 years old. It has depth, complexity and racy acidity that just zings. It’s often mistaken for a dry Riesling look alike but it’s lower alcohol and intense citrus & saline minerality finish are a few differentiating factors.

Benanti Etna Bianco 2019 is 100% Carricante has zingy high acidity, creamy medium bodied texture, low alcohol and an intense mineral character with zippy lemony , grapefruit, green apple, orange blossom, flint, wet stone, chamomile and finishes on anise and salinity. I cannot wait to drink this wine in the heat of summer.

What grows together goes together - fish and seafood all the way my friends :
Grilled swordfish with grilled lemons and smoked capers, shrimp skewers with cherry tomatoes, zucchini and oregano or as I paired with amazing seared Salmon soft tacos with avocado crema, radish, cilantro and spinach slaw.