Catabbo
Area: San Martino in Pensilis
Square: 52 He
Quantity: 150 000 bottles
Owner: Famiglia Catabbo
Agronomist: Pasquale Catabbo
Enologist: Emiliano Falsini
Wine type: red
Grape: Tintilia
In the ’90s, Vincenzo’s journey from the wholesale trade of cereals and grains to the creation of Catabbo’s cellars began on the rocky slopes of San Martino in Pensilis. Realizing the land was unsuitable for grain, he stumbled upon the rare Tintilia vine through an encounter with an elder peasant, leading to the playful planting of half a hectare in Contrada Petriera in 1997. Inspired by his travels to France, where he witnessed the meticulous care of vineyards, Vincenzo recognized the importance of quality grapes in winemaking. In 2004, with the help of his children, he modernized the cellar, focusing on enhancing the quality of their wines, particularly the native Tintilia variety. Today, Catabbo Cellars boasts state-of-the-art technology, including fully air-conditioned environments, modern winemaking machinery, soft presses for gentle extraction, and prized French oak barrels, all contributing to their award-winning wines renowned in national and international markets.
