{"title":"Catarratto","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatarratto is the most cultivated white grape variety in Sicily and one of the oldest in the Mediterranean: an organic white wine with a sunny character, featuring aromas of citrus, peach, white flowers, and a marine salinity that reflects the island's limestone soils and warm climate. In this selection, you'll find Catarratto online chosen from small organic Sicilian producers who cultivate their vineyards with respect and bottle their wines without shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the best organic Catarratto from Sicily?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganic Catarratto stands out for its surprising freshness despite the warm Sicilian climate, thanks to nocturnal temperature swings and the altitude of the vineyards. The aromas are intense and varietal—lemon, grapefruit, fresh almond, orange blossom—with a savory structure and an acidic freshness that makes it versatile at the table. The late harvest version adds aromatic complexity and a slight softness, making it ideal with more structured dishes. Our producers work with spontaneous fermentations, indigenous yeasts, and minimal sulfites, enhancing the character of the grape without corrective interventions in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings and service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal temperature: 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal dishes: Sicilian swordfish, pasta with sardines, fried calamari, seafood appetizers, fresh cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe late harvest version pairs well with blue cheeses, foie gras, and dried fruit desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent as a summer aperitif with olives, toasted almonds, and bruschetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover our selection of organic Catarratto and support the small Sicilian winemakers who every year express the best of this ancient grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/albiocorini.com\/collections\/all\"\u003eExplore the entire selection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catarratto-alcamo-bio","title":"Catarratto Alcamo DOC Organic","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"156\"\u003eCatarratto Alcamo DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Sicilian white wine that authentically expresses the character of the territory. Obtained from Catarratto comune and extralucido grapes, harvested manually in mid-September, it has a brilliant intense straw yellow color. On the nose it offers a delicately fruity aroma with evident citrus hints, which anticipate a sip rich in personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"1066\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e On the palate, \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eCatarratto Alcamo\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its flavor, a well-balanced freshness and a pleasant bitter note in the finish, with elegant nuances of sage. The vinification involves spontaneous fermentation in steel and a 9-month refinement between steel and bottle, to enhance its purity and typicality. Excellent in combination with aperitifs with fresh cheeses, first courses based on fish and white meats. A versatile and Mediterranean white, ideal for those looking for a quality wine linked to the Sicilian winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/files\/Divisiorio1.png?v=1749456443\" alt=\"Divider\" width=\"272\" height=\"70\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.1px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Intense straw yellow color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePerfume:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDelicate fruity, citrus scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate it is savoury with notes of sage, dry and fresh flavour with a slightly bitter aftertaste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt accompanies aperitifs with fresh cheeses, fish-based first courses and white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common and extra-lucid Catarratto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12° \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e÷\u003c\/span\u003e 14 ° C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e After manual harvesting in mid-September, spontaneous fermentation in steel follows and refinement in steel and bottle for 9 months\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOSCO FALCONERIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51482953056583,"sku":"A-BS-CA23","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/files\/CatarrattoAlcamoDOC_Sito.png?v=1747811191"},{"product_id":"catarratto-vendemmia-tardiva-assiolo-bio","title":"Catarratto late harvest Terre Siciliane IGT BIO - Assiolo","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn western Sicily, between the hills of Alcamo and the Mediterranean coast, \u003cstrong\u003eBosco Falconeria\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivates Catarratto — the island's most widespread white grape variety, often underestimated but capable of extraordinary expressions when vinified with courage. \u003cem\u003eAssiolo\u003c\/em\u003e is their most extreme interpretation: a late harvest in the second half of October, when the grapes have concentrated sugars, aromas, and complexity far beyond the norm. The name refers to a small nocturnal bird of prey — discreet, precise, capable of seeing where others cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFermentation is spontaneous on the skins, in steel — a choice that gives structure and depth without resorting to wood or additives. Then, 18 months of aging in chestnut tonneau, a wood that imparts soft tannins and spicy notes without overpowering the fruit. The result is an amber, warm, complex wine — with notes of quince, walnut, and candied orange, and the typical almond note of Catarratto that lingers on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark amber in color. On the nose, quince, walnut, and candied orange. On the palate, the typical almond note of the grape is accompanied by a balanced sweetness of dried and candied fruit. Format 0.50 l.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/em\u003e Catarratto comune | \u003cem\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/em\u003e 15% | \u003cem\u003eFormat:\u003c\/em\u003e 0.50 l | \u003cem\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 12–14°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/em\u003e Manual late harvest in the second half of October. Spontaneous fermentation on the skins in steel. Aging in chestnut tonneau for ~18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8025\/7351\/files\/Divisiorio1.png?v=1749456443\" alt=\"Divisorio\" width=\"272\" height=\"70\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.1px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark amber\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the nose, notes of quince, walnut, and candied orange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The typical almond note of the grape is accompanied by a slight sweetness of quince, walnut, and candied orange\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an aperitif or after-dinner drink, it pairs well with aged cheeses, dried fruit, and dry desserts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catarratto comune\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12°÷14° C\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.50 l\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual late harvest in the second half of October, spontaneous fermentation on the skins in steel followed by aging in chestnut tonneau for approximately 18 months\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who love meditation wines, structured passiti, and characterful oxidative whites. Assiolo is not an aperitif wine — it's an after-dinner wine, to be paired with aged cheeses, dried fruit, and dry desserts. It is the right choice for those who want to discover white Sicily in its most unusual and courageous version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to drink it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a meal or as an after-dinner drink, at 12-14°C. It has already undergone 18 months of aging in chestnut — it's ready, but can evolve further in the bottle for 3-5 years. Open it calmly, give it a few minutes in the glass before drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTaste Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm, enveloping, with a balanced sweetness that doesn't become cloying. The almond note of Catarratto is the common thread — present from start to finish, accompanied by quince, walnut, and candied orange. The chestnut adds soft spice without overpowering the fruit. A wine that tells the story of Sicily without filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy we chose this wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Bosco Falconeria does something with Catarratto that few Sicilian producers dare: a late harvest, spontaneous fermentation on the skins, aging in chestnut. It is an unconventional wine — not a classic passito, not a conventional white. We chose it because it adds a unique voice to the catalog, capable of surprising even the most expert palates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat dishes does Assiolo pair with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAged hard cheeses, Sicilian pecorino, dried fruit, almond biscuits, cannoli. It is also excellent on its own as a meditation wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a sweet wine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a balanced sweetness — it's not an cloying passito, but it's not dry either. 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