Macerato: A Catarratto Rooted in Tradition
Overview
Marsala’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 potential. Drawing on local tradition, Fabio Ferracane crafts Macerato, a wine that undergoes extended skin contact for around three weeks before pressing and aging in stainless steel tanks.
Style and Aromas
This macerated Catarratto combines a warm, inviting body with a gripping, compact texture. Aromatically, it offers balsamic notes alongside yellow fruits, herbs, and almonds, resulting in a multifaceted and engaging wine.
Technical Sheet
- Grape Variety: Catarratto
- Vineyard: Situated at 160 meters above sea level; predominantly limestone soils.
- Harvest: Hand-picked
- Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts; approximately three weeks of skin contact.
- Aging: In stainless steel tanks.
- Filtration: None
- SO₂ Content: <25 mg/l
- Alcohol Content: 12% vol
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: Now – 2028
- Content and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€31.12/l)
Sustainability
All Vinonudo-listed winemakers uphold sustainable practices, utilizing compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations while abstaining from herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
