De Bartoli 'Lucido' Catarratto 2024 Sicily, Italy

Regular price $22.97
Grape ๐Ÿ‡: Catarratto (Lucido clone)
Style ๐Ÿ˜‹: Medium bodied with lively acidity. White peach, citrus, and almond with subtle herbal notes and a touch of salinity.
Details ๐Ÿ“Œ: Sourced from organically farmed vines in western Sicily, the Lucido clone of Catarratto is prized for its aromatic lift and finesse. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in stainless steel and aged briefly on fine lees for added texture.ย 
Story ๐Ÿ“–: The De Bartoli family has been instrumental in reestablishing Sicilyโ€™s indigenous white grapes as benchmarks for quality. Alongside their pioneering Marsala work, theyโ€™ve consistently highlighted lesser known expressions like Catarratto Lucido, proving that these grapes can deliver precision and character when farmed carefully and vinified with restraint.