Underdog Grape · Italy

Catarratto

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
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Sicily, Italy

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