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Lustro Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT

by Abbazia San Giorgio · Sicily, Italy

TypeOrange
GrapesCatarratto
Vintages2019
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourOrange
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine
Abbazia San GiorgioSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Catarratto grows on volcanic soils that are low in organic matter but rich in trace elements. The vines are 15 years old on average. They are farmed organically and biodynamically, without chemical fertilizers or synthetic products.

Vinification

Harvest is by hand and begins in the second ten-day period of September. Carefully selected grapes travel to the winery in crates, then are destemmed and crushed. Fermentation is spontaneous, in stainless steel tanks, with the skins. Maceration can last up to a month, depending on the colour intensity wanted. No sulfur is added during winemaking.

Ageing

The wine ages in stainless steel tanks for around 6 months. It is then bottled and rests in the winery's cellars for at least another 60 days.