'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
Shellfish and crustaceans
Mediterranean salads
Fresh seafood and fish
Grilled vegetables with olive oil

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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