Juculano Catarratto Frizzante
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seafood antipasti, vegetable tempura, light pasta with clams
✨ Technical Specifications
The name 'Juculano' derives from the Sicilian word for playful or jovial, perfectly capturing the lively and carefree spirit of this sparkling white wine. Crafted by Cantine Nicosia, this frizzante showcases Catarratto, one of Sicily's most ancient and cherished indigenous white grape varieties. Grown in organic vineyards under the intense Mediterranean sun and cooled by gentle sea breezes, the grapes undergo a short secondary fermentation in pressurized tanks (Charmat method) to preserve their vibrant primary characteristics. The resulting wine is a celebration of Sicilian hospitality, offering a bright, refreshing profile marked by citrus blossoms, green apple, and a distinct mineral undertone reflective of the island's rich soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Catarratto
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11.5-12%