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Fabrizio Vella Catarratto

Sicilië, Italy
Catarratto
4.7 | 11 Reviews
Winemaker Fabrizio Vella is one of the pioneers of Sicily's natural wine movement. Only native grape varieties are planted on his unique terroir and does not use any pesticides. Sicily in its purest form!

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Fabrizio Vella Catarratto

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About the winemaker

"As a proud Sicilian, I'm eager to show how delicious my island is. For this project, I selected a few vineyards that are characteristic. They are situated at an altitude between 350-450 meters, and they benefit from a fresh sea breeze. Additionally, I age the wine in barrels made from local acacia wood. By adding minimal sulfites, more life remains in the wine. This way, you can taste the island in its purest form."

Fabrizio vella

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9-/10 De Grote Hamersma
"Kijk aan, privéproject van de wijnmaker. Dan ga je gewoonlijk niet lopen kliederen in je mooie perceeltje met catarratto. Daarvan heeft Fabrizio een geslaagde, enigszins met het predicaat natuurwijn flirtende bianco van gefabriekt. Met autochtone gisten, dat spreekt. Ongefilterd in de fles gestopt, ook vanzelfsprekend. Met een aangename, ongebolsterde, wat nerveuzige wijn als resultaat. Het ruwige van goudrenet, het zoet van stoofpeertjes, een flirt tropisch, wat tijm en rozemarijn en dansende zuren."
Product information
Winemaker Fabrizio Vella
Wine estate Rallo Azienda Agricola
Grape catarratto
Year 2023
Origin Sicilië, Italy
Harvest per hectare 35 hl/ha
Grapevines 10 years old
Soil sand & clay
Alcohol percentage 12,5%
Vine culture organic
   
Tasting profile natural wines (raw), mellow (dry, fruity white)
Tastes like blossom, orange zest, umami
Pair with curry, ramen noodles, soy
Sicilië, Italy
Sicily is a remarkable place. Not only for its beautiful beaches, Mount Etna, or delicious food; it's also an excellent wine region. The soil is rich in volcanic minerals, there's a sea breeze that provides warmth in the winter, and it's sunny. Less known is that the island has more than 20 sub-regions and over 65 indigenous grape varieties. It's no wonder that it's currently very popular among sommeliers due to the wines made from local grape varieties. Catarratto is one of these truly Sicilian grape varieties. In fact, it's the most planted variety on the island. It thrives on the relatively high vineyards and fresh sea breezes. It's a grape that reveals the skill of a good winemaker. When the Catarratto plant produces too many grapes, the wines can easily become watery. Only by strict pruning and limiting yields, the true flavors emerge!
Reviews
Below you will find all the reviews about this wine. If we are sure that a review is written by a verified buyer, it is shown first and weighs more heavily in the average rating.
4.73 11
kundry
Amsterdam | 06-04-2024
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Interessant om te proberen, want heel anders dan een doorsnee wijn. Je proeft appeltjes.

Stephen
Amsterdam | 02-08-2024
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Robert
dEN hAAG | 04-07-2024
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Onno
REVIEW | 11-03-2023
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Job
17-01-2023
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Fausto Eletto
Gast beoordeling | 03-08-2024

Zeer interessante wijn, omdat hij anders is dan de anderen. Maar een explosie van smaken: sinaasappel, licht ziltig (zeegeur), fruitig, kruidig ​​en vurig met een lekker zuurtje zoals ze dat zeggen. Een (Biologische) wijn, Come Si Deve. Een koningin van de Siciliaanse zomer onder de wijnen. Een groot compliment aan de producent! Vino molto interessante, perché diverso dagli altri. Ma un'esplosione di gusti: arancia, leggermente salata (profumo di mare), fruttata, speziata e focosa con una bella acidità, come si dice. Un vino (Biologico) Come Si Deve. Una regina dell'estate Siciliana tra i vini. Complimenti al produttore!

Paul
Amsterdam | 22-07-2024

zeer smaakvolle en krachtige wijn

Froukje
Rotterdam | 20-05-2024

heel lekker! licht, maar verrassend, allerlei smaken komen te voorschijn na een eerste slok. Jammer dat al uitverkocht is!

Froukje
Rotterdam | 20-05-2024

heel lekker! licht, maar verrassend, allerlei smaken komen te voorschijn na een eerste slok. Jammer dat al uitverkocht is!

Thamar
Utrecht | 20-12-2023

4.73/5 11 Reviews
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