white grape

Catarratto

Hot, dry western Sicily; large, hardy vines resist drought.

Known as: Catarratto Bianco, Catarratto

Catarratto is the most planted white grape in Sicily, a sturdy, heat-loving variety that forms the base of many island whites.

It yields juicy, honest, food-friendly wines of citrus and blossom, and at its best from old vines a pleasant bitter-almond reflection of the island.

For the buyer, Catarratto is everyday Italian sunshine — easy, fresh and brilliant with seafood.

Flavour & Aroma Profile

Aroma

citrusorchard fruitwhite flowers

Flavour

lemongreen applewhite blossombitter almondmineral

Food Pairing

  • · grilled fish
  • · seafood pasta
  • · caponata
  • · fresh cheese
  • · olive oil dishes

Notable Catarratto Wines

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Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Catarratto.