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

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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