Carricante 'Lato Sud' Grottafumata

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Grottafumata
Category
White Wines
Winery
Grottafumata
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
11%
Vinification
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for 4 days
Aging
Some months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Carricante 70%, Cataratto 30%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Sicily, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. With 11% alcohol, it delivers elegance and finesse. Crafted from Carricante 70%, Cataratto 30%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 60-year-old vines at an altitude of 720-840 metres. Vinification: spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for 4 days. The wine is aged some months in steel tanks. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

Sicilian producers blend indigenous grapes with international varieties, reflecting the island's rich cultural mix.

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