Macerato Catarratto 2020

Area: Contrada Bellusa – Salemi
Altitude/Exposure: 160m a.s.l., East-West
Soil composition: Medium permeability, tending to calcareous
Harvest: Manually, 3rd decade of September
Fermentation: Indigenous yeast
Winemaking: 19 days of skin contact, pressing and 2 months of ageing on the lees
Alcohol: 12°
Total amount of sulphites: 14 mg/l (no added sulphites

Contrada Bellusa is a rural area located in the Salemi municipality, which is known for its picturesque countryside and historic architecture. The area is characterized by rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and fields of wheat, and is dotted with traditional stone farmhouses and ancient ruins.

One popular street food from Salemi is "panelle," which is a fried chickpea fritter typically served on a bread roll. It is a popular snack food in Sicily and can often be found at street vendors and markets throughout the island. This would be a fantastic pairing.