Underdog Grape · Italy

Catarratto

Pronounced cah-tah-RAH-toh

Catarratto is the most-planted white grape in Sicily, and for a century it hid inside bulk vats and Marsala. Grown for flavor instead of volume, it makes a crisp, lemony white that costs less than the Pinot Grigio it can replace.

Tasting profile
Lemon and green almond up front, a savory turn of fennel and sea air at the back, and enough acidity to keep it honest.
Where it grows
Sicily, Italy
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Where to buy
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The region

Sicily, Italy

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Catarratto: common questions

How do you pronounce Catarratto?
Catarratto is pronounced cah-tah-RAH-toh.
Where does Catarratto come from?
Catarratto grows in Sicily, Italy.
What does Catarratto taste like?
Expect lemon, green almond, fennel, stone fruit. Closest familiar reference: A leaner, more savory Pinot Grigio with an actual citrus spine and a whisper of Mediterranean herb..
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