Quater Bianco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, seafood pasta, vegetable caponata
✨ Technical Specifications
Firriato's Quater Bianco, also known as Quater Vitis, is a liquid tapestry celebrating Sicily's rich viticultural heritage. The name 'Quater' refers to the harmonious union of four of the island's most defining white grape varieties: Catarratto, Grillo, Inzolia, and Zibibbo. Sourced from the estate's sustainably farmed vineyards in the Trapani countryside, each variety is vinified separately to respect its unique ripening cycle and character before being artfully blended. The Zibibbo infuses the wine with an exotic, aromatic perfume, while Grillo lends backbone and crisp acidity. Inzolia contributes a delicate, nutty elegance, and Catarratto rounds out the palate with body and structure. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aged on its fine lees, this wine captures the vibrant, sun-drenched essence of the Mediterranean breeze and Sicily's diverse soils.
🍾 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, Grillo, Inzolia, Zibibbo
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%