Catavela, Denavolo
Staff Pick
Organic
Orange Wine (Skin Contact)

Catavela, Denavolo - 2023

1.5
Item # 48909

A dry white blend of Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Ortugo, Marsanne, Trebbiano, Santa Maria, and Sauvignon Blanc, half of which sees 6 days on the skins. 8 months on the lees adds texture, and this structured, aromatic white is medium-bodied. Pair with tortellini in brodo.

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Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

Orange Wine (Skin Contact)

Orange wine is made by using white wine grapes, which are pressed and left in contact with the skins, seeds, and stems for an extended period of time, similar to how red wine is made.

This prolonged maceration extracts color, tannins, and phenols, giving the wine a darker, sometimes orange color. It also produces a wine with more structure and intense flavor.

Maceration times can vary between a few hours to many months, with longer contact giving more color and extraction.


Staff Pick Notes

If you're on your orange wine journey like I am, consider this bottle a must-try. I would consider 'Catavela,' from Azienda Agricola Denavolo, the perfect stepping stone from entry level 'easy oranges' to the more complex and funky orange wines out there. Giulio Armani works with grape varietals native to Emilia-Romagna to create this dry, textured white blend that is biodynamic, unfined/unfiltered, and no added sulfites. The Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, as the name suggests, lends itself to strong aromatic notes of white flowers and tropical fruits. On the palate it is refreshing and zesty...I got notes of yellow apple and fresh oranges. Clay and limestone soil bring awesome minerality to this bottle, and it went beautifully with spicy chicken tacos!

- VP

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