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Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia

Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Italy
Top region
Sicily
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Sicily, Italy.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.

Look for citrus, herbaceous, floral and spicy.

The regions that matter for it are Sicily.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.

It blends readily with Grillo, Inzolia and Chardonnay.

Watch for the synonyms: Catarratto Bianco and Cattaratto.

At the table it suits grilled swordfish rolls, honey-roasted brussels sprouts and tiramisu.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Varies
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrusherbaceous
Aromas
floralspicy
Styles
dry whitefortified

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 grilled swordfish rolls
02 honey-roasted Brussels sprouts
03 tiramisu

Also labelled.

Catarratto Bianco, Cattaratto.

Bottles to look for.

  • Baglio Baiata 'Angileri' Garibaldi Dolce Marsala Superiore, Sicily, Italy
  • Baglio Baiata 'Angileri' Marsala Fine, Sicily, Italy
  • Baglio Baiata 'Angileri' Marsala Superiore Secco, Sicily, Italy
  • Baglio Baiata 'Angileri' Marsala Vergine, Sicily, Italy
  • Cantine Florio Donna Franca Marsala Superiore Riserva, Sicily, Italy
  • Cantine Florio Marsala Fine Sweet, Sicily, Italy
  • Cantine Florio Riserva ACI 1840 Marsala Superiore, Sicily, Italy
  • Cantine Florio Vecchioflorio Marsala Superiore Dolce, Sicily, Italy

Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia: common questions

01.
What does Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia taste like?
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Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia tastes of citrus, herbaceous, floral and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia from?
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Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia originates in Sicily, Italy.
03.
Where is Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia grown?
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The key regions for Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia are Sicily.
04.
What food pairs with Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia?
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Pour it with grilled swordfish rolls, honey-roasted brussels sprouts and tiramisu.
05.
What else is Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia called?
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Catarratto - Grillo - Inzolia is also labelled Catarratto Bianco and Cattaratto.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.

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