Catarratto 'Ambras' Barracco

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Barracco Francesca
Category
White Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
12%
Vinification
Maceration on the skins for 6 days and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks for about 15 days, with minimum addition of sulphites (about 3 mg/l)
Aging
About 7 months on the lees in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Catarratto 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Catarratto 'Ambras' Barracco Italian wine - Terre Siciliane IGT from Sicily

Tasting Notes

This distinctive wine from Sicily embodies traditional Italian winemaking heritage. With 12% alcohol, it delivers elegance and finesse. Crafted from Catarratto 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards 45-years-old sapling vines in Contrada Minneno in Mazara del Vallo, rooted in clayey calcareous soils. Organic farming. Vinification: maceration on the skins for 6 days and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks for about 15 days, with minimum addition of sulphites (about 3 mg/l). The wine is aged about 7 months on the lees in steel tanks. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island, pairs ancient viticultural heritage with a dynamic modern wine renaissance.

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