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Guanciabianca Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Fabio Ferracane winery — Dionysus
White

Guanciabianca Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT

by Fabio Ferracane · Sicily, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesCatarratto
Vintages2022
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for3–5 years
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine
Certified organic winery ·Codex
Fabio FerracaneSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

Selected Catarratto grapes come from Bellusa, in Salemi, at around 160 m above sea level. The vineyards have a favourable aspect and predominantly limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are usually harvested by hand in the last third of September. Fermentation uses natural yeasts and is followed by 2 days of maceration. The juice is then gently pressed away from the skins and pulp.

Ageing

The wine ages for 7 months in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Delicate floral aroma with notes of ripe fruit.

Serving and pairing

Suited to aperitifs, and to appetizers and vegetable dishes.

Label / history

"Guanciabianca" is the feminine counterpart of the Guancianera story from the same estate. It is dedicated to a tiny Sicilian "acidduzza" (bird) in love. According to the story, after Guancianera kissed Guanciabianca for the first time, a small white mark appeared on her cheek, and the two "acidduzzi" became one.