Sapiddu Catarratto Frizzante Terre Siciliane 2024

Sapiddu is a small, collaborative project developed to focus on Sicily’s indigenous grapes. The vines are farmed organically, the fermentations are spontaneous, and the wines are made without fining, filtration, or added sulfur. Oscar Arrivabene brings the patience and precision of his Barolo years to this approach, and his wines feel both considered and unforced.

The Frizzante is 100% Catarratto, Sicily’s most planted white grape, made in the pét-nat style. The wine is bottled during its first fermentation, so the bubbles develop naturally in the bottle rather than through a second fermentation. Because it is unfiltered, a little natural sediment may settle, so we suggest standing the bottle upright for a short while before opening and serving it well chilled.

Catarratto is at its best when it’s fresh and precise, and this wine completely plays to that strength. Expect aromas of lemon, orange, and white flowers, with Gala apple and yellow peach on the palate, and a softly salted note that points to the grape’s Sicilian roots. The acidity is lively, and the bubbles are soft and fine, with a clean and refreshing finish. Everything about this screams joy and delight – and the price is just as easy to love! Grab a handful to make it through the next several months of festivities, and beyond!