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2022 Caruso & Minini CatarrattoCataratto from Italy

$17.98

List Price: $18.00

Rating:

92

"Aromas of waxed apples, grilled lemons, honeysuckle and praline. Some crushed stone minerality, too. It’s juicy and vibrant on the palate with fresh, fruity character and refreshing acidity. Medium body. Creamy and attractive. From organically grown grapes."

Product Description:

The winery now boasts 120 hectares at 200-400 meters above sea level, including 5 hectares that are farmed organically and dedicated to Giovanna Caruso's BIO project. Located 20 kilometers from the sea, the area is cooled by strong winds, yet is far enough from them to avoid any potential damage. The area, which was under water millions of years ago, is characterized by its alluvial soil, rich in water and organic substances. Most notable are the large stones called cuti in local dialect. The softball-sized cuti not only impart a distinct minerality on the grapes grown in them, but also soak up heat from the sun which they transfer to the vines, allowing for an earlier ripening of the grapes thus making harvest possible at a stage which will allow for higher acidity in the wines.

Item # 141855
Vintage 2022
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Sub-Region Sicilia IGT
Color White
ABV 12.5%
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Varietal(s) Cataratto
Taste green apple, lime, citrus, pear and acid
Nose floral note, mineral, apricot, peach and acacia

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