'Altomare' Barraco

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Barraco
Category
White Wines
Winery
Barraco
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Blending of 4 vinifications, all carried out using only indigenous yeasts, 48 hours of maceration on the skins
Aging
15 months in Slavonian oak barrels
Grape varieties
Grillo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 13% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Grillo 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate is fresh and precise, with lively acidity carrying through to the finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards distributed in 4 different geographical areas on land mainly composed of sand and red soil. Vinification: blending of 4 vinifications, all carried out using only indigenous yeasts, 48 hours of maceration on the skins. The wine is aged 15 months in Slavonian oak barrels. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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