Catarratto 'Macerato' Ferracane

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Ferracane
Category
White Wines
Winery
Ferracane
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for at least 18 days
Aging
6 months in steel on the lees
Grape varieties
Catarratto 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Catarratto 'Macerato' Ferracane Italian wine - Terre Siciliane IGT from Sicily

Tasting Notes

This distinctive wine from Sicily embodies traditional Italian winemaking heritage. At 12.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Catarratto 100%, 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 at 160 meters above sea level on calcareous soils with Guyot training system. Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for at least 18 days. The wine is aged 6 months in steel on the lees. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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