Catarratto 'Ambras' Barracco
- Category
- White Wines
- Winery
- Barracco Francesca
- 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
Tasting Notes
This distinctive wine from Sicily embodies the traditional Italian winemaking heritage. With 12% alcohol, it delivers elegance and finesse. Crafted from Catarratto 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. Tasting reveals contains sulfites This Sicilian expression shows the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.
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About Sicily Wine Region
Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island, represents Italy's most dynamic wine region with its ancient viticultural heritage and modern renaissance. The island's volcanic soils, particularly around Mount Etna, impart distinctive mineral characteristics to the wines. Sicilian producers combine indigenous grape varieties with international ones, creating unique expressions that reflect the island's rich cultural heritage.