Fabio Ferracane Guanciabianca Catarratto 2022 cl 75

Fabio Ferracane Guanciabianca Catarratto 2022 cl 75

Welcome to the winery that is passionately dedicated to managing 5 hectares of vineyards (with two more on the way). The daily mission of this winery is to create authentic wines that express to the fullest the character of the Marsala territory.

They grow varieties such as Catarratto, Grillo, Nero d’Avola and Merlot (the latter from a vineyard owned by their father). Most of the vineyards are located in the vicinity of Marsala’s Stagnone Islands Nature Reserve. They fall in love with this area every day, enjoying the sea breeze and warm Sicilian sun, with spectacular views of the islands of Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo and the reflections of the Saline Islands.

Respect for the authenticity of the terroir is reflected in vineyard practices, with few sulfur and copper treatments, carefully chosen according to climatic conditions and humidity. Interventions in the vineyard are customized, focusing on producing quality and healthy grapes. In less favorable years, they carefully select the clusters.

In the winery, they take a natural approach to fermentations, with minimal use of chemicals. The addition of sulfites is limited, and temperature control is essential, especially in the warmer months.

Some of their wines are made without added sulfur and without temperature control. They make adaptive decisions each year, because making wine is an art that embraces the variety and changing nature of the vineyard.

Their bottle labels tell the story of their passion for “slow farming,” celebrating the uniqueness and beauty of the land in which they are immersed. The image of the vineyard, shoots, leaves and grapes is an intentional graphic choice, representing the philosophy of wine, from the vineyard to the winery to the bottle that will be enjoyed in pleasant company.

GuanciaBianca: A Symphony of Sicilian Elegance

GuanciaBianca is not just a wine; it is a tale woven between reality and fantasy, a female counterpart to the Guancianera saga. This Catarratto white wine is a tribute to the charming Sicilian “acidduzza” in love. Legend has it that a small white spot appeared on her cheek after Guancianera’s first kiss, and from that moment, the two lovers were united forever. GuanciaBianca narrates the transparency of emotions and the purity of the soul of the Sicilian woman. Its delicate floral and ripe fruit notes reflect its gentleness, beauty and elegance.

This wine offers a balanced flavor profile with just the right amount of fullness, freshness and tanginess. Sincere and reassuring, like a woman by the hearth, it is dedicated to all women, with a special tribute to Sicilian women!

Best served at a temperature of 10-12 degrees, it is an excellent aperitif, pairs well with appetizers or complements vegetable dishes.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET.

• Name: WhiteCheek
• Type of Wine: White
• Vintage: 2018
• Production Area: C/da Bellusa – Salemi
• Altitude/Exposure: 160 m above sea level, east-west
• Soil Composition: Medium kneaded, tending to limestone
• Denomination: IGP Terre Siciliane
• Variety: Catarratto
• Harvest: Manual, 3rd decade of September
• Yeasts: Indigenous to grapes
• Vinification: Two days of maceration on the skins, pressing and seven months of aging on the lees
• Color: Golden yellow
• Nose: Hints of yeast, floral and almond in the finish
• Taste: Good body, fresh, savory and persistent
• Alcohol content: 12% vol.
• Total Sulfur: 42 mg/l
• Serving Temperature: 12° – 14°C
• Number of Bottles: 3275 bottles produced