Marco De Bartoli Catarratto Lucido 2025

Marco De Bartoli Catarratto Lucido is an elegant Sicilian white wine that showcases the purity of the Catarratto Bianco Comune grape and the character of western Sicily. Made near Marsala according to Marco De Bartoli’s hands-off, terroir-driven philosophy, it combines fresh varietal expression with subtle texture from extended maturation on fine lees in French oak.

Tasting Notes
Bright and refined in appearance, the wine opens with expressive aromas of citrus, white flowers and fresh orchard fruit, complemented by delicate mineral and lightly toasted nuances from its time in oak. On the palate, it is dry, fresh and well balanced, with lively acidity, a rounded texture and a persistent finish that brings together ripe fruit, gentle spice and subtle savoury notes. Its careful maturation gives the wine both immediate appeal and added complexity, allowing it to develop further in bottle over the next few years when stored correctly. Serve young for maximum freshness, or allow additional bottle age for a more layered and textural expression.

Production
The grapes are grown in western Sicily, close to Marsala, where the Mediterranean climate provides ideal conditions for expressing Catarratto’s freshness and character. The clusters are selected and harvested by hand before being gently pressed. The must settles naturally at low temperature for 48 hours, after which the clear portion ferments with indigenous yeasts under temperature control—initially in stainless steel tanks and then in small French oak casks of 225, 500 and 1,000 litres. The wine matures for 12 months on suspended fine lees using bâtonnage, followed by a further six months in bottle.

Food & Serving
A versatile partner for seafood, shellfish, grilled fish, lightly dressed salads and pasta with vegetables or delicate cream sauces. Its freshness also works well with sushi, fresh cheeses and white meats. Serve chilled at approximately 10–12°C. Decanting is not essential, although a short period of aeration in a carafe can help reveal the wine’s floral, mineral and lightly oaked nuances.

Producer
Located around twelve kilometres from Marsala, Marco De Bartoli is one of Sicily’s most respected producers and is known for making wines that express both grape variety and place with precision. The estate’s philosophy centres on careful manual work, native-yeast fermentation and restrained cellar intervention, allowing the identity of western Sicily to remain at the forefront. This Catarratto Lucido reflects that approach, balancing purity and freshness with the depth gained through lees ageing and maturation in French oak.

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