Cortese Nostru Catarratto Lucido Terre Siciliane IGP 2022

Nostru Catarratto Lucido is straw-coloured. The characterful bouquet is a little spicy and reminiscent of jasmine, aromatic herbs and nutmeg, with delicate touches of white peach. On the palate, there is a strong mineral back bone, perfectly balanced with lively acidity. The finish is long and complex with delicious almond flavours.

Our Catarratto grapes are cultivated on slopes at around 400 metres above sea level.

Grapes are hand-picked in mid-September in small baskets. Picking takes place in the cool early part of the morning in order to keep the grapes as fresh as possible.

The vinification of Catarratto Lucido is carried out on the principle of minimum intervention in order to achieve maximum quality in the finished wine. Grapes are de-stemmed and very softly pressed with a pneumatic press. The must is decanted at a low temperature for about 48 hours before starting the fermentation, which takes place at 17-19C° for about 20 days.

After the fermentation is finished the wine is racked and kept on fine lees for at least 5 months, with frequent battonages.

Enjoy Catarratto in a standard white wine glass, at a cold (not chilled) temperature. Catarratto is a very versatile wine that pairs well with fish and seafood, white meats, grilled vegetables and soft goat cheese.