Cattarrato Lucido

Wines

Grown on the ancient limestone hillsides of Chiaramonte Gulfi, where cool mountain air tempers the Sicilian sun, Catarratto Bianco Lucido wine is bright, savory, and alive. Named lucido, or “shining” one, named for the polished gleam of its grape skins, Cataratto Lucido is the the finer, more aromatic biotype of Sicily’s most widely planted white grape, features ripe citrus and stone fruit on the nose, a fresh mineral lift on the finish — think green almond, thyme, and wet rocks — the unmistakable signature of Sicily’s rocky, sun-baked terroir.

Appellation: Sicilia DOC

Type: White, dry

Varietal: 100% Catarratto Lucido

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Bright straw yellow with golden reflections.

Bouquet: Aromatic and inviting, with ripe citrus, white peach, orange blossom, and a subtle hint of almond.

Palate: Light to medium-bodied, smooth and savory, with a round texture and decisive acidity. Fresh mineral notes of wet stone and green almond carry through to a clean, lingering finish.

Alcohol: 13%

Serving Temperature: Chilled 54–61°F (12–16°C)

Food Pairing: Grilled branzino, pasta alle vongole, seafood risotto with zucchini, or simply a plate of fried anchovies with lemon. Its bright acidity and saline minerality also make it an easy match for light antipasti, fresh cheeses, and vegetable dishes dressed with high-quality Sicilian olive oil.

Vinyard Notes:

Production Area: Catarratto Lucido — the finer, more aromatic biotype of Sicily's most widely planted white grape — is sourced from hillside vineyards at 400–600 meters above sea level in Chiaramonte Gulfi, in the province of Ragusa.

Elevation: 400–600 meters above sea level.

Soil: Calcareous-clay soils

Winemaking Notes:

Vinification: Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with aging on fine lees to build texture and depth before bottling.