Crudo Catarratto Zibibbo White

In beautiful Sicily, Italy, we find the fantastic Crudo winery. Besides a beautiful winery, the winery also boasts some truly special vineyards filled with Catarratto and Zibibbo grapes. The latter, better known as Muscat of Alexandria, is a wonderfully crisp, dry grape variety that thrives in warm Sicily. Crudo's vineyards are situated at a slightly higher elevation, allowing the harvest to take full advantage of the ocean breeze. This preserves all the beautiful acidity and fresh flavors, making this Crudo Catarratto Zibibbo a delightfully fresh and enjoyable white wine.

The harvest of the Catarratto and Zibibbo grapes

The Catarratto and Zibibbo grapes enjoy abundant sunshine, refreshing breezes, and a very rich soil structure. The soil consists of clay, limestone, and gravel, giving the plants deep roots. This allows them to easily absorb moisture and withstand the hot summer afternoons. The grapes ripen very evenly and are harvested by hand. Harvesting takes place in the early morning before sunrise, as this protects the grapes from oxidation and bruising during transport to Crudo. Upon arrival, the grapes are gently pressed, and the golden juice flows smoothly into the cellar. The entire wine is aged for several months in the Crudo cellars before being sold.

The aroma and taste of the white Crudo wine

We promise it's definitely worth the wait, because as soon as the bottle is opened, we smell a strong aroma of tropical fruit, citrus, and pineapple. Upon pouring, we see a yellow color with green glints. Nosing the glass, we noted plenty of tropical fruit, grapefruit, green apple, and a hint of fresh mint leaves. On the palate, this white Crudo Catarratto Zibibbo gives the tongue a slight tingle with citrus fruit. On the palate, beautiful nuances of pineapple, mango, lime, and apple. Delicious with shellfish like langoustine and lobster, but also perfectly complements Asian cuisine.