Catarratto
It is one of the oldest white grape varieties grown in Sicily, where it is widespread in all the provinces with the two main clones: common catarratto and glossy catarratto. However, its territory of choice remains the Trapani area, where it reaches high quality levels. Vinified in purity, it gives wines with good structure, with intense and elegant citrus and fruity aromas. The good base acidity also favors its longevity with interesting aromatic evolutions.
Alcamo DOC Vendemmia Tardiva Cielo d'Alcamo 2022 Tenuta Rapitalà
The Cielo d'Alcamo sweet wine from Tenuta Rapitalà owes its name to the poet Cielo d'Alcamo, who lived in the Palermo court of Frederick II in the 13th century.
It consists of Catarratto grapes, harvested late with partial presence of noble rot on the berries. The grapes are vinified with soft pressing and cold static decantation. Fermentation lasts a few weeks in small thermoregulated steel containers. The wine is aged for 10-11 months in oak barrels.
Golden in color, it expresses aromas of ripe ...
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