2023 Porta del Vento Cataratto Monreale

100% organic and biodynamic Catarratto, from the estate’s oldest vines. After crushing and pressing, the must is fermented with native yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Aged in concrete vats for 4 months, and for 4 months in bottle before release.  Named after the winery, it was their first wine, and put Marco Sferlazzo on the map of artisanal winegrowers in Sicily. Nestled 2000 feet amidst the steep hills of Camporeale, a tiny village 25 miles south of Palermo, Porta del Vento commands a dramatic landscape characterized by Sicily’s extreme natural elements. Its 45 acre, 50 year old vineyards grow on sandy soils atop a yellow sandstone crust. Bright, supple, with a core of juicy peach and zesty Meyer lemon, framed by a savory, almost saline acidity and just a tiny bass note of oxidation. Perfect for all things seafood, light risottos, asian food. Try it with an eggplant Bahn Mi!