Contrade Bellusa Catarratto Organico

Produced by Mondo del Vino, who are an Italian cooperative focussed on creating high quality Italian wines. Founded in 1991 by oenologists Alfeo Martini, Roger Gabb and Christophe Mack who came together with the aim of coming up with new ways to produce and market Italian wines. Today, grapes are carefully selected for the best quality by oenologists through direct agreements with cooperatives and private companies and they control every stage of the winemaking process from fermentation to ageing, bottling and branding.

With grapes grown on the Agrigento hills at 200-300m with shallow soils of with some calcareous clay, organic matter and iron, all of which helps create elegant yet full bodied wines with great balance. Volcanic soils and a maritime influence combine to impart a distinct elegance and mineral character upon the island`s wines. Notable for its range of local varieties, such as Catarratto, which yield surprisingly well balanced and flavourful white wines. You will also find the more recognised grapes of Syrah and Chardonnay performing well in this warm Mediterranean climate.

The Catarratto is sourced entirely from organic vineyards which sit on soils made up of silt, limestone, sand and clay. A pale straw colour with a fresh and zesty nose. The palate is crisp and balanced, evocative notes of Sicilian melon, white blossom and grapefruit are in abundance with a citrus acidity and a subtle mineral complexity on the finish. Light, unoaked and dry a perfect wine to enjoy in the warmer weather, or all year round if you’re a lover of refreshing whites. Partner with fish-based dishes or prawns and shellfish. Also, an ideal accompaniment to Arancini.