Powerful yet remarkably refined, Sotto Scacco reveals the true depth of Catarratto. Layers of preserved lemon, ripe orchard fruit and yellow plum unfold alongside toasted almonds, beeswax and subtle baking spice. Fermentation and ageing in seasoned oak tonneaux bring impressive weight and texture without masking the wine's purity, while a vibrant limestone-driven minerality keeps everything focused and effortlessly long. Concentrated, complex and beautifully poised, this is a wine built to evolve gracefully over the coming years.

Winemaker | Ermanno and Alice

Region | Marsala, Sicily, Italy

Variety | Cataratto

Style | White

Viticulture | Organic

Soil | Limestone with red sand and clay topsoil

Altitude | 60 m

Age of the vines | 30 years

Bottles made | 670 bottles

Vinification

Sotto Scacco is produced from a small selection of Catarratto, showcasing the remarkable ageing potential of this often-overlooked Sicilian variety. After gentle pressing, the wine ferments spontaneously in regenerated, neutral oak tonneaux, where it continues to mature until March. The seasoned barrels contribute texture, depth and gentle oxygenation while allowing the vineyard and variety to remain centre stage. Bottled unfiltered, only 600 bottles are produced each vintage, making this a rare and distinctive expression of Catarratto.