Carricante, Centennial Mountain

Score

93

"A textural, vital, mineral-driven white that delivers great freshness and balance. Nervy, light-bodied, citrusy, chalky, with lime zest, white pepper, green apple skin and lemon flavors. Rare in California, this Sicilian grape variety is something new and fresh to try."

Score

93+

"Pouring a bright straw/yellow color, the 2021 Carricante is highly expressive and leaps from the glass with floral and savory perfume of fresh peach, tropical flowers, melon, and crushed stones. The palate is refreshing and medium-bodied, with its savory notes of dill and chive leading the way, along with even acidity and notes of salted citrus on the finish. It's a highly compelling white with a lot of versatility for pairing, and it can also improve with age over the next 5-7 years."

Score

93

"This refreshing and zesty blend of Pinot Grigio and Malvasia delivers aromas of mixed citrus and fresh flowers on the nose. The focused palate brings loads of lemon, lime and pom¬elo, plus chalky minerality and a pithy, floral finish. Hidden Gem."

Score

91

"The 2021 Carricante is a beguiling white. Gentle in its contours, it is alluring right out of the gate. Lemon confit, white flowers, ginger and spice all grace this gentle, inviting white. The 2021 is an especially open-knit Carricante. Warm, dry weather softened the edges, adding to a palpable sense of immediacy."