12 Filari Catarratto Case Alte wine

Organic Catarratto wine 12 Filari 2023 Sicilia DOC Case Alte winery

12 Filari Catarratto is an organic white wine with great personality produced in Camporeale. Pure Catarratto, 12 Filari is the result of the Case Alte winery's original reinterpretation of one of the most widespread Sicilian vines. Its particular saline vein and the perfect balance between freshness and structure make the 12 Filari catarratto an excellent wine to be enjoyed, versatile at the table.

Denomination: Sicilia DOC

Type: Organic white wine

Grape Variety: 100% Catarratto

Year of planting: 1992

Altitude: 500 m above sea level

Soil: hilly, sandy-loam rich in stone

Training system: counter-espalier

Type of pruning: Guyot

Density of vines per ha: 3500 plants

Grape yield per hectare: 80 quintals

Harvest: manual harvesting of the grapes in the early hours of the morning in small 8 kg boxes

Vinification: transported to the cellar a few hours after harvesting, the grapes are softly pressed whole and the must is left to settle statically for 24 hours

Fermentation: the statically decanted must ferments with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 15°C

Refinement: in steel for 6 months on fine lees at 10°C with weekly battonage

Bottle refinement: 2 months before marketing

Alcohol content: 12.5% ​​vol

Colour: straw yellow with brilliant greenish reflections

Nose: floral bouquet with strong aromas of orange blossom, chamomile, hay, aromatic herbs and complex mineral notes

Palate: extraordinarily balanced and harmonious characterized by a notable freshness supported by good structure. The finish is pleasantly savory

Pairings: versatile white wine in the kitchen. It goes well with appetizers, fish first and second courses, white meats, vegetables and fresh cheeses

Serving temperature: 8-10°C

Bottled for the Case Alte di Vaccaro Giuseppe farm – Camporeale (PA) - Italy