Catarratto - Chardonnay is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Sicily, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, stone fruit, herbaceous notes, floral, spicy and oak.
It is planted most seriously in Sicily.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm mediterranean climate.
It blends readily with Grillo and Inzolia.
On other labels it goes by Catarratto Chardonnay and Chardonnay Catarratto.
At the table it suits risotto with mushrooms and walnuts, citrus-marinated salmon with capers and spaghetti with olives, garlic and chilli.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Catarratto Chardonnay, Chardonnay Catarratto.
Bottles to look for.
- Angelo Catarratto - Chardonnay Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Cevico 'B.IO - bpuntoio' Catarratto - Chardonnay Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Fazio Capo Soprano Catarratto - Chardonnay, Sicily, Italy
- Feudo Ramaddini 'Quattro Venti' Chardonnay - Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Firriato Santagostino Baglio Soria Bianco Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Luna Sicana Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Monte Pietroso Bianco Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Oenoforos Nordic Sea Winery Il Nostro Catarratto - Chardonnay Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy
Catarratto - Chardonnay: common questions
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04.What food pairs with Catarratto - Chardonnay?+
05.What else is Catarratto - Chardonnay called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.