Frank Cornelissen Susucaru Patos 2023 (750ml)

Region: Menfi

Location: Vallone Gurra Belice

Exposure: South

Elevation: 50m. asl

Varietal: 100% Catarratto Extra Lucido

Vinification: Destemming and light crushing of the grapes

Fermentation: starting with a “pied-de-cuve” using only indigenous yeasts and skin contact for about 10 days

Only the third vintage of this skin contact wine from Frank Cornelissen. The grape is Catarratto Extra Lucido from Menfi with 10 days of skin contact and aging in neutral vessels. Highly aromatic and explodes from the glass with orange zest, apple, Rainier cherry, honey, dried woodsy herbs, ginger, and almond.

Skin contact on Cataratto brings out so much character and texture!