Caeles Catarratto
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, vegetable tempura, spaghetti alle vongole
✨ Technical Specifications
The Caeles Catarratto is a shining star in Firriato's organic portfolio, with 'Caeles' translating to 'heavenly' or 'celestial' in Latin—a tribute to the pristine, untouched nature of the vineyards. Sourced from the certified organic Borgo Guarini estate in the Trapani countryside, this wine celebrates Catarratto, one of Sicily's most ancient and revered white grape varieties. Historically relegated to blends or Marsala production, Catarratto is elevated here to a single-varietal masterpiece. The estate's clay-loam soils, combined with dramatic diurnal temperature shifts and sweeping Mediterranean breezes, impart a distinct mineral tension and vibrant citrus profile to the wine. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its natural freshness, it represents a harmonious dialogue between Sicilian tradition and modern ecological stewardship.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and his wife Vinizia Novara, Firriato is one of Sicily's premier wine producers, widely acclaimed for championing the island's viticultural renaissance. The estate spans remarkably diverse terroirs across Sicily, ranging from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Trapani countryside and the maritime climate of the island of Favignana to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Deeply committed to certified organic farming and sustainability, Firriato focuses on preserving authentic biodiversity by cultivating native Sicilian varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Grillo, alongside select international grapes. Their dynamic portfolio captures the distinct character of each microclimate through celebrated flagship wines like Harmonium, Ribeca, and the Etna-sourced Cavanera collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Catarratto
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-12.5%