Mandrarossa Casa Mia Catarratto
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IT4063
$8.80
Bottle$8.80
6X75CL$52.80

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These wines are produced for us at Cantine Settesoli, the same winery where the Mandrarossa wines are made. Situated in southwestern Sicily, near the town of Menfi, the co-operative has 2,000 members who, between them, farm over 5,000 hectares of vineyard. These members are mixed farmers, with many of them also raising livestock or growing other crops, such as artichokes (the famous carciofi spinosi di Menfi, which are protected by the Slow Food organisation). The work Cantine Settesoli has done to raise the quality of viticulture has ensured a better income for the co-operative members, which, in turn, permits greater investment into the quality of their fruit. This investment pays dividends not only in the Mandrarossa label but also in the Casa Mia wines. The white is made from Catarratto, a variety that performs well in this area, where the proximity to the sea ensures a longer growing season. It is full yet fresh, with a zesty acidity on the palate. The red, a blend of equal parts of Alicante and Syrah, has good colour, fresh and spicy aromas on the nose and ripe, robust fruit on the palate. Both offer excellent value for money. The 2019 harvest was characterised by a very wet autumn that saw a year's worth of rain fall in the space of a few months. This replenished water reserves in the soil. Spring was relatively cool and more rain fell during flowering, which resulted in a decrease in berry size, and meant harvest started ten days later than normal. Yields were 22% lower than the previous year but with excellent quality. Intense straw yellow in the glass, this Catarratto displays beautiful notes of peach, apricot and grapefruit on the nose. On the palate, it is fresh with delicate acidity, persistent fruit flavours and a crisp finish.

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Product CodeIT4063
ABV Level12%
CountryItaly
ClosureScrewcap
ColourWhite
Grape VarietyCatarratto
RegionSicilly