Carricante

Carricante is a white grape variety used for still dry wine production. It is believed to originally come from Sicily (Italy). It is a late-ripening grape variety with medium-sized to big bunches and berries of medium size. It grows well on volcanic soil. Carricante can produce monovarietal wines but is also used in blends with different international and indigenous Italian grape varieties. Classic blending partners are Chardonnay, Catarratto Bianco, Minella Bianca and Inzolia. Fermentation usually takes place in stainless steel tanks, or sometimes in oak barrels, maturation – in stainless steel tanks, or sometimes in oak barrels.