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..

What wine is Catarratto similar to?

If you usually drink Pinot Grigio, Catarratto is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Silvaner, Antão Vaz, Grüner Veltliner.

Catarratto — Underdog Grape Guide

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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The region

Sicily, Italy

If you like

Pinot Grigio

Wines like Catarratto

Silvaner Antão Vaz Grüner Veltliner Nascetta

Catarratto: common questions

What wine is Catarratto similar to?: If you usually drink Pinot Grigio, Catarratto is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Silvaner, Antão Vaz, Grüner Veltliner.

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