Ep. 1718 Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 49 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0

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This traditional grape was most likely brought to the island by the Spanish in the fourteenth century, known as Masuelo Sampso and Karignina in its native Spain, the grape is also known as Cavino and France, sometimes referred to as and Sardinia, For many years, it was thought to be a different cultivar than Sardini's Bubale Grande. However, the last genetic testing supports the conclusion that they are in fact the same variety. In the vineyard, vigorous variety that will produce yields up to two hundred hectoliters per hectare if allowed. Vunches are very prone to powder and mildew, also susceptible to attack from grade moth Its late ripening nature is well suited to the Mediterranean region as it requires significant heat to ripen tenants can manifest themselves as rough and rustic, especially if the grapes are not completely ripe. In the glass, bright ruby in appearance, and sometimes with a hint of purple, it tends to craft wines with high levels of tannin, acid, and polyphenols. If not handled carefully, the tannins can be rustic. Arealization flavors of mulberry, plum, corn, spice, licorice, herbs, and black pepper are typical. The best examples from sardinia exhibit soft, velvety tenons, but are particularly creamy if grapes have been grown on sandy soils. Soils with a higher percentage of clay tend to yield less creamy, more austere examples. Specific styles, dry, still, full bodied red wines, at the table, lamb, grilled pork, smoked pancetta, associated regions and DOPs, Sardinia, Cariniano de Surchis, Camidano de Terralba, DOC, Lacio Cervetor in TOC, also a component in many IGP plants. Benchmark producers, description found in Sicily widely considered one of Italy's top white wine grape varieties. The name of the grape references the varieties tendency to high yields as the Italian verb Caricare translates to as to load. Although it was once grown throughout Sicily, it is now almost entirely confined to the high elevation vineyards of Monte Edna, nine hundred to twelve hundred meters above sea level. Particularly fine wines, and all superior examples come from the township of Milo located on the volcanoes eastern slope. In the vineyard, well suited to Mount Aetna where old bush train vines are trained low to the ground to capitalize on the worth radiating off the dark volcanic soils, thick skins that can be easily somberged, late ripening and with harvest that often occurs toward the end of September, or beginning of October. Winemakers often delay harvesting and hope that naturally high acidity levels of cardicante will fall. The variety is very high in malic acid, and as a result, most winemakers will put the wine through metallatic conversion in an attempt to decrease the overall acidity, unveil structure, and texture. Are you enjoying this podcast? There is so much more high quality wine content available for mama jumbo shrimp. Check out our new wine study maps. Our books on Italian wine, including Italian wine unplugged, the jumbo shrimp guide to Italian wine, Sanjay Lambrusco, and other stories, and much much more. On our website, mama jumbo shrimp dot com. Now back to the show. In the glass, lemon, yellow, celine and mineral in character with an abundance of lemony citrus flavor. Notes of orange blossom, chamomile, green apple, and anise, and complexity. With age, tendency to develop flinty, dizzle like aromas, as well as nodes of clove and spice. The combination of complexity, higher acidity, minerality, and concentration, as well as lower alcohol, may, caricante, one of Italy's most age worthy white wines. Specific styles, dry stem. Blants are also common, and depending on the producers will feature varying percentages of other local white grapes such as Minela in solia and Cartarato Bianco. At the table, Reach, brining fish dishes work well with caricante. The high acidic profile cuts through the fab while the brining character of seafood highlights the salim mineral quality of the wine. Associated regions and DOPs. Aetna, DOC Bianco, Benchmark producers, catarato bianco cúbun, description found in Sicily and one of Italy's most planted white varieties. Its name is inspired by the waterfalls or cataracts of wine that the variety can yield. Katarato bianco cumin is the offspring of Garganaga, and together with Moscato Deresandria is a parent of Gerilo. Although the national grape registry lists the two separate catarato varieties, catarato Bianco Kumune, in Catarato Bianco Luchido, genetic testing would suggest they are the same. Despite this, many cite different morphological and analogical characteristics, as evidence that the two should be not considered as close of the same variety. Most consider luchido capable of producing the most refined wines with higher acid levels, smaller berries, and lower sugar levels at harvest. In the vineyard, historically beloved by farmers because of its propensity for high yields. Since the 1980s, the grape has begun to be regarded as more than simply a workhorse variety. Meant to late brightening with good resistance to mildew. However, the luchador variety has tighter bunches and is more susceptible. When hills are constrained often through plantings on hillsides, acidity can be better retained and more balanced wines produced. In the glass, straw yellow, top examples feature aromas of citrus, pineapple, thyme, and Sage. In its ripest expressions, it can be full bodied and nutty with moderate acidity, and is often said to resemble Vyeongyang. Specific styles, dried, still wines. Historically, it played an important part in the fortified wines of Marcella and is still a component in some examples. At the table, the fruity character of the wine works well with grilled fish, associated regions and EOPs. Ceciline, Alcamore doc, Marsala, DOC, DOC, Marsala, DOC, mainfield DOC, DOC, Sichilia, DOC. Benchmark producers, FLorio Houndner. Listen to the Italian wine podcast wherever you get your podcasts. We're on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ImilIFM, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. If you enjoy listening, please consider donating through Italianline podcast dot com. Any amount helps cover equipment, production, and public costs. Until next time.