Guanciabianca: A Brilliant Expression of Catarratto
OverviewCatarratto is Fabio Ferracane's flagship grape, and Guanciabianca offers an excellent introduction to his craft. The vines are rooted in a plateau at 160 meters above sea level, thriving in limestone-rich soils. In the hot summers of Ma...
Elisir: A Tribute to Marsala’s Historic Tradition
OverviewBefore fortified Marsala wine became synonymous with the region in the 18th century, a similar style of wine was crafted there—naturally fermented, late-harvested, and without added alcohol. Fabio Ferracane’s Elisir, made exclusively from...
Magico: A Distinctive Grillo from Fabio Ferracane
OverviewWhile Catarratto dominates Fabio Ferracane’s portfolio, his Magico showcases the region’s other quintessential white grape, Grillo. Sourced from a small vineyard in the plains behind Marsala’s famous salt pans, the vines thrive in stony so...
The Chameleon: A Unique Approach to Rosé
As its name suggests, Camaleonte is an unusual rosé. Unlike the typical process of briefly macerating red grape varieties before pressing and vinifying, this wine is crafted by blending fully finished wines to create a harmonious whole.
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Aggiara: Catarratto in Its Purest Amphora-Driven Form
OverviewLong relegated to the role of producing bland, high-yield wines, Catarratto has found a new champion in Fabio Ferracane, who focuses on its untapped potential and versatility. The name Catarratto, meaning “waterfall” in Italian, reflec...
Jura Meets Marsala: The Serendipitous Creation of Muffato
Muffato is—like many special wines—a child of chance. Its "mother" was a barrel of Catarratto filled in 2013 and subsequently forgotten. Over the years, some of the wine evaporated, and as it became increasingly exposed to air, a natural p...
Macerato: A Catarratto Rooted in Tradition
OverviewMarsala’s hot, arid climate demands a deliberate pace of life. Summers are marked by early work hours and searing heat, where even sea breezes offer little relief. Catarratto, however, thrives under these extreme conditions, revealing its full po...