Planeta Eruzione14 Carricante Doc Sicilia 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Planeta
Label Name:
 
Eruzione14 Carricante Doc Sicilia
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Etna (Sciaranuova, Castiglione di Sicilia), Sicily
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Carricante, 10% Riesling (Riesling Renano)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 94 pts (2021); Falstaff 94 pts; Wine Enthusiast 93 pts; Vinous 92 pts; Wine Spectator 92 pts; James Suckling 92 pts

Tasting Note
Vibrant, mineral-driven white: citrus peel, green apple, white flowers, flint and saline notes. Medium–full with honeyed undertones, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled fish, shellfish, seafood risotto, lemon-herb chicken; Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, Thai/Chinese spicy seafood, Vietnamese ceviche-style dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from high-altitude volcanic vineyards; light crushing, cool stainless-steel fermentation, aged on fine lees for several months; small Riesling addition for aromatic lift.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Planeta from the Sciaranuova cru on Mount Etna (815–860m). Planeta is a multi-estate Sicilian family producer known for terroir-driven wines across Sicily.