2024 Centopassi 'Giato' Bianco, Sicilia DOC

Bright and fragrant aromas of lemon peel citrus, whispers of tropical fruit, and white flowers lead to brisk flavors of crisp apple and pineapple, flavorful hints of herbs (bay leaf, mint), mandarin orange, and a flinty, saline minerality. These aromas and flavors wind their way to a lifted, lemon-zested finish that shows off persistent minerality and that distinct almond note we love about many Italian whites.

Centopassi is a distinctive Sicilian wine project based in the high Belice Corleonese plateau near Corleone, where organically farmed vineyards sit at over 500 meters above sea level on varied clay soils that promote cool nights, fresh acidity, and balanced ripeness. Working exclusively with indigenous Sicilian varieties and a non-intrusive winemaking approach, Centopassi produces wines that range from reliable, everyday bottlings to some of the most compelling single-vineyard expressions in western Sicily, with particularly vivid and mouthwatering whites. Beyond quality, the estate carries strong social significance: its vineyards were confiscated from convicted Mafiosi and are farmed under the Libera Terra initiative, making the wines a clear statement against organized crime. Harvest typically runs from late August through September, with neutral yeasts used for whites and indigenous yeasts for reds to preserve varietal character and site expression.