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Anthìlia Sicilia Catarratto

8.8251 ratings
8.926 pro ratings
Sicily, Italy
Catarratto
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Apple, lemon, quince, dried apricot, tangerine and blood orange. Racy acidity and great minerality.

Apple, lemon, quince, dried apricot, tangerine and blood orange. Racy acidity and great minerality.

Jan 5th, 2023
Randy Fuller

The wine colors up as a light straw yellow in the glass. Its nose is quite fragrant, with explosive notes of peach and pear, white flowers and a nice touch of salinity. The palate is savory, with a strong streak of minerals draping the stone fruit flavors. The acidity is very brisk, which will make a nice pairing with seafood dishes, a Nicoise salad or creamy pasta.

The wine colors up as a light straw yellow in the glass. Its nose is quite fragrant, with explosive notes of peach and pear, white flowers and a nice touch of salinity. The palate is savory, with a strong streak of minerals draping the stone fruit flavors. The acidity is very brisk, which will make a nice pairing with seafood dishes, a Nicoise salad or creamy pasta.

Aug 20th, 2022
David Shaw

Pale yellow, excellent clarity. Floral, crisp, light bodied yet substantial mouthfeel. Minimal tannins, hint of citrus zest - lime, lemon. Enjoyed the texture of this one. Slightly saline aftertaste

Pale yellow, excellent clarity. Floral, crisp, light bodied yet substantial mouthfeel. Minimal tannins, hint of citrus zest - lime, lemon. Enjoyed the texture of this one. Slightly saline aftertaste

May 24th, 2021
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This delicious Sicilian Cataratto pulls you in close with a scented bouquet of fresh apricot, yellow flowers and lime zest. It envelops the palate with silky textures, offset by citrus-tinged orchard fruits. Hints of kiwi and papaya linger long, elegantly fading away. $16.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2021)

This delicious Sicilian Cataratto pulls you in close with a scented bouquet of fresh apricot, yellow flowers and lime zest. It envelops the palate with silky textures, offset by citrus-tinged orchard fruits. Hints of kiwi and papaya linger long, elegantly fading away. $16.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2021)

2 people found it helpfulApr 20th, 2021
Ben Del Vento

Medium body very crisp .. Refreshing . Mild acid and minerality.

Medium body very crisp .. Refreshing . Mild acid and minerality.

1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2014
David Anderson

Lovely, crisp but excellent fruit

Lovely, crisp but excellent fruit

1 person found it helpfulFeb 19th, 2014
Federico Genta Ternavasio

A great value for money...always a safe choice for me!

A great value for money...always a safe choice for me!

Oct 8th, 2015
Kyle Doucet-Walter

Loved this. Great intro to the grape.

Loved this. Great intro to the grape.

Apr 22nd, 2015
Anthony Szabo

from the ever elusive Catarratto grape

from the ever elusive Catarratto grape

Nov 3rd, 2013
Ray Vanderhoff

Primarily made with the native Cataratto grape, this Sicilian white features fresh and fruity aromas of yellow apple, peach, white flowers and a touch of lemon zest. Same fruits on the pallet. Hint of saline on the finish. Mild (but tangy) acidity helps this wine to be quite thirst quenching and refreshing. Straw gold color and lovely texture.

Primarily made with the native Cataratto grape, this Sicilian white features fresh and fruity aromas of yellow apple, peach, white flowers and a touch of lemon zest. Same fruits on the pallet. Hint of saline on the finish. Mild (but tangy) acidity helps this wine to be quite thirst quenching and refreshing. Straw gold color and lovely texture.

May 21st, 2021