Lucido Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT 2023

Tasting Note

Wine Information:

The Cattaratto grapes come from 15-year-old vines, grown on sandy loam, in western Sicily in the Trapani region.

Information on Vinification:

The grapes were hand-harvested in early September, gently pressed, and the clear must fermented with wild yeasts at controlled temperature and with minimal sulphur addition over 7 months in stainless steel tanks, on the lees.

Colour:

Pale golden yellow with mother-of-pearl reflections.

Nose:

The 2023 Lucido presents itself with very interesting aromatics. Distinct fennel, sage, liquorice and anise notes mingle with fruit notes reminiscent of pear, grapefruit and lime zest. The whole is rounded off by a striking stony minerality.

Palate:

On the tongue it is extremely refreshing, due to the citrus fruits from the nose becoming even more prominent here in combination with young pineapple and an invigorating acidity, a salty-seeming minerality and a fine tannin note. Stimulated by the flow of saliva, one gets an appetite for an equally refreshing culinary accompaniment.

Food Pairing Recommendations

• Miso aubergine with yuzu melon and shiitake leek purée (Vegetables & Vegetarian)
• Melon with air-dried ham, wild herbs and edible flowers (Meat)
• Pan-fried Dover sole with olive oil and salt lemon (Fish)

Tasting notes and food pairing recommendations by Christina Hilker