Catarratto

The light rises from this glass of wine, a light peculiar to Agrigento, the light of the Temples, the aroma of this magnificent territory. Two local varieties with a full range of precious aromas, able to complement the best of Mediterranean cuisine, as well as being the perfect accompaniment to seafood-based oriental dishes.

  • Region
    • Agrigento
  • Grape variety
    • Catarratto 60%
      Inzolia 40%
  • Classification
    • Sicilia IGT
  • Soil composition
    • Calcareous with a good percentage of clay and silt with a slight alkaline reaction
  • Exposure
    • South/south-west
  • Altitude
    • 250/300 m
  • Average vineyard age
    • 16 years
  • Average planting density
    • 4000-5000
  • Planting system
    • Counter espalier
  • Harvest period
    • Mid September
  • Harvest method
    • Manual
  • Malolactic fermentation
    • Not activated
  • Maturation and ageing
    • 4 months in stainless steel tank followed by 2 months in bottle before release on market
  • Alcohol level
    • 13%
  • Serving temperature
    • 8-10 °C
  • Best with
    • Fish appetizers and main courses, raw fish, grilled fish, white meat

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