2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties 40% Catarratto Extra Lucido, 30% Carricante, 30% Grecanico Dorato
Classification Terre Siciliane IGT
Region Terre Siciliane
Sites Catarratto from Alcamo; Carricante and Grecanico Dorato from Etna
Fermentation Vessels Neutral fiberglass tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Production Volume 15,000 bottles
Bottles15,000
Production Details The grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed, then received approximately three hours of pre-fermentation skin contact before pressing. Fermentation started with a pied-de-cuve using indigenous yeasts and proceeded spontaneously in neutral fiberglass tanks. The wine matured for approximately ten months on its lees in tank, was bottled without fining, and received light filtration; the producer specifies 1-micron polypropylene cartridges. The source profile describes average vine age as 30+ years. Sulfur dioxide is reported as a conditional 25–60 mg/L range, added or not depending on grape quality and wine stability, so no exact sulfites_ppm or addition-status claim is made.
Tasting Notes Fresh and lively, with citrus, white flowers and stone fruit; light-bodied with salty minerality
Food Pairing Aperitif; raw seafood; grilled fish; simple summer vegetable dishes
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Nazionale, 297 (frazione Solicchiata), IT-95012 Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), Etna Nord, Sicilia, Italy
Email
Owner
Frank Cornelissen
Cellarmaster
Frank Cornelissen