2008 CATARRATTO/INZOLIA , BORGO SELENE, SICILIA, ITALY
BORGO SELENE, CATARRATTO/INZOLIA 2009
The Curatolo family has been producing excellent Marsala and
quality wine for over a century. Since the 1999 vintage Alberto Antonini
has acted as a consultant to the Curatolos and brought with him the
modern winemaking skills that allow the varieties to express their
maximum potential. The Borgo Selene wines are made and blended
by Alberto Antonini. ‘Selene‘ is derived from the word for ‘moon‘ in
Greek, an illustration of the influence that the Greeks (who also
brought the vine to Sicily) have had on the Mediterranean‘s largest
island.
Produced from selected grapes grown in the hilly areas in the province
of Trapani in Western Sicily. The Curatolos currently have more than 100
hectares under vine.
The grapes were fermented in stainless steel vats for 10 days at a
temperature of 16 - 18°C. The wine then spent two months on its lees
before being bottled.
Light, lemon-yellow in colour with a fresh, vivacious nose, clean, fresh
perfumes of apples and ripe pears with a hint of acacia flower. Crisp
and lively on the palate with a dry, lightly perfumed finish.
