In the glass, this 2021 Catarrato displays pale yellow hues with greenish highlights, signaling the bright notes of citrus to come. The nose is packed with zesty acidity, tempered by mellow notes of melon and almond. The palate is soft and fresh with fruit, while Mediterranean minerality imbues a fine layer of balanced complexity. Sicily recently earned the title of Italy’s leading wine-growing region, and with good reason. The island is drenched in sunshine for the majority of the year, while dry summers ensure low yields and maximum flavor in each grape. Vineyards rely on ancient winds like the Scirocco and Maestrale to imbue life into their vines and ensure long growing seasons for complex varietals like this Catarratto. We recommend pairing this 2021 Iddu Catarratto with local Sicilian veggie dishes like sauteéd cauliflower, cucuzza (summer Sicilian squash), and escarole, or broccoli rabe.