IGT “Terre siciliane”
SCIARE DI EST CATARRATTO
100% CATARRATTO
a Sicilian classic to savor
The Sciare di Est range includes this varietal Catarratto, a wine of delicate orange-blossom scent from vineyards on the east side of the Volcano, 600 metres (1970 feet) above sea level. This wine expresses to the full the personality of the grapes and the geographical area where they grow. Its dry, fragrant style is a good match for fish dishes.
IN THE VINEYARD
TERRAIN
Vineyards on volcanic soil on the east side of the Volcano, 600 metres (1970 feet) above sea level.
HARVEST
The grapes are picked by hand in early October.
IN THE WINERY
Vinification: gentle pressing and fermentation at controlled temperatures of 18° C.
Ageing: in stainless steel tanks for a few months.
TASTING NOTES
Sciare di Est Catarratto comes from volcanic slopes and encapsulates all the character of the land. This wine has an intense scent of flowers and fruit reminiscent of eastern Sicily. Come and try it!
COLOUR
Pale straw-yellow.
NOSE
Intense scent of orange-blossom, citrus and white-fleshed fruits.
STRUCTURE
Dry and balanced, very fresh with citrus notes.
AT TABLE
FOOD PAIRING
A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine (Anthelme Brillat-Savarin)
Sciare di Est Catarratto is the ideal white wine to accompany dishes based on fish and shellfish.