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Bio Catarratto-Zibibbo Terre Siciliane IGT wine — Vaccaro winery — Dionysus
White

Bio Catarratto-Zibibbo Terre Siciliane IGT

by Vaccaro · Sicily, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesCatarratto, Zibibbo
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at9–11 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
VaccaroSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Catarratto and Zibibbo are grown biodynamically in southeast-facing vineyards in the municipality of Salaparuta, at an altitude of 400 m. The soils are deep and alluvial, with a high organic-matter content. Yields are maintained at 9,000 kg/ha for Catarratto and 7,000 kg/ha for Zibibbo.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approximately 12–14 °C for 24 days.