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Wine Description for 12 Filari DOC Monreale Bianco 2024 by Case Alte
- Colour & Appearance
- Clear, pale golden yellow with vibrant green reflections – youthful, fresh and of striking brilliance in the glass.
- Nose
- The nose is immediately seductive and characterised by Mediterranean lightness: orange zest, grapefruit and juicy citrus fruit dominate, accompanied by delicate citrus blossom and a hint of fresh mint. Beneath this shimmer maritime notes – sea breeze, a whisper of shellfish – as well as a fine aroma of freshly toasted ciabatta with salted butter and a discreet touch of anise. Untroubled, aromatically precise and of great charm.
- Palate
- On the palate, the Catarratto displays true character: fine bitterness and pronounced salinity give the wine tension and depth. Herbal spice – sage, rosemary – joins a fresh, citric vibrancy. A light but present tannin lends structure without breaking the elegance. Fresh, focused, with Mediterranean temperament.
- Finish
- Long-lasting, with a beautiful mineral-saline reminiscence and citrus-spiced aftertaste. Invigorating and quaffable to the last sip.
- Terroir & Origin
- The vineyards of Case Alte lie at impressive 500 metres altitude in the Sicilian DOC region of Monreale – a site that lends the wine cool, aromatic freshness despite Mediterranean warmth. The loamy-sandy soils promote both minerality and juiciness.
- Grape Variety & Vinification
- Pure Catarratto from vines planted in 2005 – thus of respectable age and deep roots. The grapes are hand-harvested into eight-kilo containers, gently crushed and pressed after 24 hours of settling. Spontaneous fermentation underscores the wine’s authentic character. Six months of maturation in steel tank at 10 °C with weekly bâtonnage plus two months of bottle rest round off the process – crafted with precision and respect for the fruit.
- Food Pairing Suggestions
- An ideal companion to Sicilian sun-kissed cuisine: frittura di paranza, grilled seafood, pasta alle vongole or simple ciabatta with olive oil and fleur de sel. Also a delight with light antipasti and fresh goat’s cheese.
- Special Features
- A wine that brings the soul of Sicily unfiltered into the glass – without compromise, without artifice. The 12 Filari stands for a new, self-assured approach to indigenous varieties: no international polish, but rather genuine identity.
