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Wine Description for FontaneBianche Alcamo Classico DOC 2024 by Vino Lauria
- Colour & Appearance
- Radiant golden yellow with copper-tinged reflections – a visual foretaste of the complexity this Sicilian white wine holds in store.
- Nose
- Intense and multifaceted: orchard peach and lemon zest meet lemon biscuit and dried flowers. Particularly fascinating is the herbal spice with sage, sorrel and wild mint. Notes of soy, dried biscuit, shell fragments and seaweed already hint at the pronounced umami component in the bouquet.
- Palate
- A fascinating interplay of tensions: the austere structure of Catarratto meets appealing fruit and crisp freshness. Salty-sweet and gripping – this dichotomy makes the wine so compelling to drink. The vibrant acidity carries the aromatics effortlessly and lends the wine energy and precision.
- Finish
- Long, mineral aftertaste with lingering herbal spice and saline freshness. A finale that immediately calls for the next sip.
- Terroir & Origin
- The name Fontane Bianche refers to the white, barren, limestone-rich soils of Sicily, where the Catarratto grape develops its characteristic minerality. These austere soils shape the wine’s distinctive, austere character.
- Grape Variety & Vinification
- 95% Catarratto forms the backbone, complemented by 5% Zibibbo (Moscato d’Alessandria), which contributes bouquet and elegance with a deft touch. Following 24-hour skin maceration, spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel takes place. Six months on lees impart additional texture and complexity to the wine.
- Food Pairing Suggestions
- The pronounced umami note and salinity make this wine ideal for seafood, grilled fish, Pasta con le Sarde, Vitello Tonnato or sushi. Also a revelation with goat’s cheese or herb-rich salads.
- Special Features
- A spectacular price-to-quality ratio for a wine of this complexity and drinkability. The Alcamo Classico DOC impressively demonstrates what the often underestimated Catarratto grape is capable of – characterful, distinctive and remarkably compelling.
Profile
| Winemaker | Vino Lauria |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
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| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
| Manufacturer | VinoLauria, via San Tommaso 49, 91011 Alcamo (TP) / Italy |
| Complete product name | Vino Lauria - FontaneBianche Alcamo Classico DOC 2024 |
