2020 Feudo Disisa LU BANCU Sicilia Catarratto, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

A really interesting white that will be popular among all types of wine lovers. Made from the Cataratto grape in Sicily. Green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is interesting with nice minerality, citrus and also some floral notes. A very slightly oily texture which is nice. On the palate this is crisp, tart and tasty. Nice citrus with underlying minerality. Long finish. This should go well with sea food or other lighter dishes. Drink over the next five years.

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A-

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2020

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$20.00USD

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2015 Feudo Disisa Nero d'Avola Monreale Vuaria, Italy, Sicily, Monreale, Wine Review

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2015

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2020 Alessandro di Camporeale Monreale Catarratto Sicilia Vigna Di Mandranova, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

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2020

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A-

This is a white wine made from Catarratto Extra Lucido grapes in Sicily. Silvery/gold in color with slight green swirls, clear and bright. The nose has lots of salinity, some smoke, lemon rind and slight granny smith apple notes. Full bodied. Very well balanced. Slightly viscous texture. On the palate, limes, slight grapefruits, loads of minerality and slight underlying char. Long finish. This is very interesting as well as delicious. This is nice on its own but better with food. It would be classic with trout or other fish dishes. Drink over the next five to eight years.

2020 Feudo Disisa LU BANCU Sicilia Catarratto, Italy, Sicily, Wine Review

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