Ajello Tajuni Catarratto by Abele Ajello

Structure

Bodylight

Tanninlow

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Mineral finish

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

Grilled fresh sardines The wine's almond and lemon freshness are the natural match for Sicilian coastal sardines.More wines for sardines →
Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil Light and clean: a summer aperitivo white for tomato-basil bread.More wines for vegetables and salads →
Fresh ricotta with herbs Delicate almond-floral notes pair with mild, fresh ricotta.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Vastedda della Valle del Belice Our pick Catarratto, a white of western Sicily, is light to medium in body, fresh and citrus-scented, so it keeps pace with fresh sheep curd without covering its mild butter flavour.

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.

2005First Tajuni Catarratto from the organic Belice Valley estate

Facts

Producer: Abele Ajello · visiting guide
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.