Mirantur White - Catarratto Terre Siciliane PGI

The Volcanic Soul of the Sea: A High-Altitude Catarratto

On the southern slopes of Mount Etna, at an altitude of 900 meters, the vineyard looks out toward the sea and is caressed by its breeze. From this landscape "wonder" comes the Mirantur Bianco by Serafica, a very rare expression of pure Catarratto grown at high altitude. The roots sink deep into the loose, draining volcanic sands of Nicolosi, drawing out a sharp minerality and absolute verticality. An indigenous grape variety, historically often relegated to lowland blends, is here elevated to a protagonist, telling the story of an intense, fresh Sicily with unexpected gustatory geometries.

Ingredient Analysis and Taste

• 🌱 Extreme Terroir: Cultivated in Mompeluso (Nicolosi) on volcanic sandy soils with high drainage capacity (5,200 vines/ha). The 900-meter altitude guarantees powerful temperature fluctuations that fix the grape's aromatic precursors.
• 🧑🍳 The Art of Batonnage: After pressing with cryomaceration to preserve primary aromas, the must is aged for 3 months in steel tanks on the fine lees (sur lies) with daily batonnage. This technique gives the wine a tactile volume that perfectly balances the natural acidic backbone.
• 🍯 Seductive Bouquet: The glass is tinged with a bright straw yellow. A complex and seductive aromatic range opens on the nose: white flowers and fresh citrus dominate, followed by brushstrokes of tropical fruit, Mediterranean herbs, and light balsamic notes.
• 🌋 Vertical and Juicy Drinkability: The entry to the palate is agile and dry. The sip is distinctly vertical, driven by a vibrant volcanic sapidity that ensures an elegant persistence and continuously invites another sip.

Product Sheet

🍷 The Taste Ambassador recommends:

Do not treat this Mirantur like a trivial, ice-cold "little white" aperitif. Its aging on fine lees has given it structure and complexity. I recommend serving it exactly between 8° and 10°C: at lower temperatures, you would anesthetize the beautiful balsamic and herbal notes. On the table, its extreme savory verticality works wonders with raw seafood, but from experience, I tell you to try it with a dish of spiced white meats: its acidity will cut through the fat perfectly.

- Luca Mauro Consoli

Complete the Experience

• 🛒 Etna Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The purity of volcanic oil beautifully accompanies the raw fish dishes paired with this wine.
• 🛒 Sicilian Pistachio Pesto: To create an enveloping first course that will find balance thanks to the freshness of the Catarratto.

Quick FAQs

What You Receive

📦 75cl bottle of Mirantur Bianco Serafica (IGP Terre Siciliane), packed in reinforced, shock-proof cardboard wine boxes, specifically designed to protect your wines during transit.

Important Information

• 🌡️ Store the bottle in a horizontal position, in the dark and away from heat sources. Serve at 8-10°C.
• ⚠️ Allergens: Contains sulfites (very low content, only 50 mg/lt).

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