GIODO CARRICANTE SICILIA DOC 2020 (750ml)

Here comes the first vintage of Carlo Ferrini’s white cru, of which there are just 900 bottles. A 100% Carricante of crazy elegance and purity, its subtle scent of herbs and citrus fruits is complemented on the palate by a wonderful minerality and saltiness. A white full of expressiveness and finesse! SUPERIORE.DE

“Bright, luminous straw yellow with light golden reflections. Notes of fresh citrus, candied lemon and citron on the nose, merging into notes of white flowers. Vertical, precise and juicy on the palate with great acidity.” FALSTAFF

“Quite a limey, mineral nose with fresh lime juice, crushed stones and green apples. Extremely bright, nimble and mouthwatering with medium body and a tense, mineral palate. Fresh and super zingy. Irresistible now.” JAMES SUCKLING

“Carlo Ferrini hits it out of the ballpark with this bottle, his first white wine from Etna. This is one of the most exciting new wines I tasted this year. The 2020 Sicilia Carricante is excellent, with a level of freshness, sharpness and focus that makes this a truly memorable drinking experience. The wine is redolent of citrus, wild sage and white flower, and of course you also get plenty of that volcanic character with salty mineral, ash and crushed stone. Winemaking in stainless steel is straightforward, and Carlo holds the wine back one year before it hits the market. This bottle is proof that some of the most interesting wines from Etna today are the whites. Only 3,500 bottles were produced, and I highly recommend you get your hands on one.” ROBERT PARKER