In the glass
Aroma: almond blossom, lemon, chamomile, white fruit
Palate: citrus, almond, herbal freshness, clean mineral
Ajello's organic Catarratto from the Belice Valley near Castelvetrano offers a light, mineral expression of the variety: almond-blossom, lemon and chamomile with the clean freshness of organically farmed western Sicilian vines.
What it pairs with
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Grilled fresh sardines
The wine's almond and lemon freshness are the natural match for Sicilian coastal sardines. -
Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil
Light and clean: a summer aperitivo white for tomato-basil bread. -
Fresh ricotta with herbs
Delicate almond-floral notes pair with mild, fresh ricotta.
How to serve Ajello Tajuni Catarratto
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled fresh sardines, Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil, Fresh ricotta with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Abele Ajello is a small organic producer in the Belice Valley near Castelvetrano, working with traditional Sicilian varieties. The Tajuni Catarratto is named in Sicilian dialect and represents the estate's signature organic white.
- 2005 — First Tajuni Catarratto from the organic Belice Valley estate
Facts
- Producer
- Abele Ajello
- Grapes
- Catarratto (100%)
- Classification
- Alcamo DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel; cold fermentation
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 9-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Ajello Tajuni Catarratto
What does Ajello Tajuni Catarratto taste like?
On the nose, almond blossom, lemon, chamomile, white fruit. On the palate, citrus, almond, herbal freshness, clean mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral finish. Ajello's organic Catarratto from the Belice Valley near Castelvetrano offers a light, mineral expression of the variety: almond-blossom, lemon and chamomile with the clean freshness of organically farmed western Sicilian vines.
When should I drink Ajello Tajuni Catarratto?
Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ajello Tajuni Catarratto?
Grilled fresh sardines is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil and Fresh ricotta with herbs. The wine's almond and lemon freshness are the natural match for Sicilian coastal sardines.
What grapes are in Ajello Tajuni Catarratto?
The blend is Catarratto (100%). The wine is classified as Alcamo DOC.