Tifeo Bianco

The grapes of Mt. Etna are grown with love and care by the Gambino family. The unique environment of this of this active volcano in Sicily is commonly referred to as the “island within an island.” While grapes don’t grow easily in extreme volcanic conditions, when harvested with care, they create an incredible wine meant to be savored. Carricante is a white wine grape indigenous to Sicily. Thought to have been growing on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna for over a thousand years, Carricante grapes are one of the more widely known white grapes of the Mt. Etna region. Initially used by locals to refer to loading up their cart (or donkey), the word ‘Carricante’ has come to represent one of Sicily’s most widely produced grapes. In fact, when left to grow in the wild, this variety is known for producing massive amounts of grapes. A crisp acidity, with subtle floral white peach undertones, it’s the ideal grape for producing extraordinary white wine. Native to the Mt. Etna region, Catarratto grapes are smaller in size, but they produce wine with moderate alcohol and higher acidity. The perfect grape to blend in with other grapes, Catarratto grapes were traditionally favored for providing the quantity needed for Marsala wine production.