The 2024 Criante Niente Panico Catarratto Frizzante from Sicily is a lively, naturally sparkling white wine made entirely from the Catarratto Extralucido grape. Grown on clay-rich soils in the hills of Calatafimi-Segesta, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel and then bottled with a portion of unfermented must from the same harvest to create a gentle in-bottle secondary fermentation. The result is a lightly sparkling, unfiltered wine capped with a crown cap that captures both freshness and authenticity.
It shows a pale straw color with fine bubbles and aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white flowers, complemented by hints of sea spray and Mediterranean herbs.
On the palate, it is crisp, vibrant, and slightly yeasty, offering refreshing acidity and a clean, mineral finish.
This frizzante is perfect as an aperitif and pairs beautifully with oysters, grilled shrimp, fried calamari, or soft cheeses like ricotta, making it a joyful, refreshing taste of coastal Sicily.
