Born on the volcanic slopes of Mount Somma—the ancient inner cone of Vesuvius—this captivating white from Cantine Olivella channels the raw energy of Campania’s landscape. Crafted entirely from Catalanesca, a grape once relegated to table fruit, Katà has shed its humble origins to emerge as a wine of precision and place.
Fragrant notes of lemon zest, crisp pear, and wild herbs rise from the glass, underpinned by a briny whisper of sea spray and a streak of volcanic minerality. The altitude—soaring to 2,400 feet—lends a taut, mouthwatering edge, while the sandy, ash-rich soils weave in subtle texture. The finish lingers with citrus brightness and a gentle grip, tailor-made for everything from briny shellfish to richer coastal fare.
The smoldering power of an ancient yet active volcano, the native roots of rare and unique grapes, and the passion of local talent eager to breathe new life into one of Campania’s most historic wine regions: Dionysus, god of the vine, would be most proud of the team at Cantine Olivella. Here on the slopes of Monte Summa, the oldest part of Vesuvio—the volcano that destroyed Pompeii and continues to rumble, shaking the nerves of the Napolitani—grape growing is an ancient art, the lava-rich, sandy slopes of the volcano providing perfect terroir for native grapes such as Catalanesca and Piedirosso.