White Halarà 2020

The Bianco from the artisanal project Halarà represents an interpretation of Catarratto with an energetic and saline taste, son of the Marsala territory. In this area on the western tip of Sicily, Catarratto is one of the most important varieties, appreciated for its ability to maintain a certain level of acidity even in the hottest years. It is one of the oldest vines on the entire island, skilfully enhanced by the team of artisanal vine growers involved in the Halarà project, whose aim with this dry oxidative-style version is to recover the ancient traditions of the Marsala area.

Halarà Bianco is a 100% Catarratto from vines about 40 years old planted on clayey-calcareous soils with northern exposure. The vines, bush-trained using practices highly respectful of the environment, are located in the Abbadessa district, inland from Marsala. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and in the cellar the bunches undergo a slow pressing, aimed at partial oxidation of the must. This is followed by spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and then maturation for several months on the fine lees, partly in chestnut wood barrels and partly again in steel. The final release takes place no earlier than a further long resting period in the bottle.

Halarà's Catarratto Bianco has an intense golden yellow hue. The deep aromatic context highlights hints of ripe apple, peach in syrup, thyme, almond and dried jasmine, enriched by hints of honey and flint and oxidative tones reminiscent of walnut. On the palate it stands out for its citrus freshness and strong savoury timbre, elements that contribute to the energetic tension of the progression anticipating the complex and persistent finish.