2021 Marabino 'Muscatedda' Moscato di Noto

Aromas of orange blossom, dried peach, and elderflower integrate with savory notes of Mediterranean scrub and a hint of spice. The palate is light-bodied and exceptionally dry, featuring a core of warm citrus and a linear, slightly tannic structure. It displays a vibrant energy with a racy acidity and a fine-grained mineral grip that leads to a persistent finish marked by a touch of saline sea spray and bitter almond.

Winemaker Pierpaolo Messina utilizes 100% Moscato Bianco fermented with native yeasts. In the cellar, the ripe grapes are vinified in stainless steel tanks on the skins for approximately fifteen days, a process that provides its unique texture and aromatic depth. The wine matures in steel until the following spring with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) carried out according to the lunar phases. This low-intervention approach is bottled without fining or filtration to maintain its territorial character.

The fruit is grown in the Val di Noto region of Sicily, specifically from the Muscatedda vineyard—the local name for the first vineyard harvested in the area. The site is defined by its white-calcareous soils that reflect intense sunlight and impart a distinct saltiness to the wine. At 65 meters above sea level and only 7km from the coast, these biodynamically farmed vines benefit from constant sea breezes, ensuring the grapes retain the freshness and acidity necessary for this dry, skin-contact style.