Wines of Sicily

Syrah Capofeto Sibiliana is a red wine with a complex and full-bodied taste that recalls the well-defined personality of the vineyards of Marsala (TP). Produced exclusively from Syrah grapes, it is a Terre Siciliane PGI rich in aromas and hints of the local terroir: a voluminous glass with a harmonious character.

It is the perfect glass for white wines with good structure and intensity; this type of wine certainly needs to "open up" (that is to better develop its aromatic, intense and complex endowment) and this is made possible by contact with oxygen (oxygenation) which, in fact, is facilitated by the generous dimensions of the chalice.

Gamma is a white wine of great finesse, dry and vertical as the Etna wines know how to be, long-lived, balanced in the play between acidity and body of the wine. It has a straw yellow color and an aroma of wild herbs and altitude flowers. --- Gamma: in physics, Gamma is the notation of the Lorenz factor, an equation that relates the dilation of time to the contraction of physical quantities, discovered at the time by Einstein. Wine makes people talk, unites people, expands the perception of time. Anyone who is passionate will experience the long chats around the emotional details that wine offers. Hours in which emotion and passion gracefully distort reality, transforming discussions around wine into pleasant journeys through history, culture and places, without moving from the table. Whenever wine is on the table, in the glass, it becomes a means for those who are passionate about it for long and passionate conversations. Culture, art, gastronomy mix with the evocation of the places where wine is produced, a virtual journey that extends for hours. Time and space confuse, wrap around flavors, colors and aromas, evoking emotions that come from often unknown lands.

Purgatory: it is the place of production, an ancient district of Etna, one among thousands. A land of choice. Where the wine has a strong character without mediation, such as the interpretation I have given and will always give to Etna wines.

Kudos is a white wine from an ancient, elegant and profound vineyard. Acidity and thickness played on the blade of the knife, to be drunk young or stored for years, according to his own inspiration

Ananke: for the first time I put my name on a wine label. Fate, necessity, consequence? The Ancient Goddess represents all of this and more. For me a new chapter of the experience in wine, a return also to the peasant gestures to which I am attached.

An incredible Nero d'Avola summer red, fruity and fresh. To be drunk young, vinified in steel tanks only, it manages to amaze with a delicate explosion of Mediterranean aromas. Ideal as an aperitif, it lends itself to any type of gastronomic combination. Pleasant even between meals.

Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Etna Rosato is an excellent Sicilian wine, obtained with Nerello Mascalese grapes grown in Castiglione di Sicilia, Contrada Montedolce, on volcanic soil, at an altitude of 730/750 m slm The cellar makes use of the advice of the oenologists Andrea Delpiano and Davide Red. The vinification involves a soft direct pressing of the whole grape, with fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 15 days. Refinement always in steel tanks on fine lees for about 5 months, with weekly battonage in the first month and monthly in the last few months. In the glass it shows off a soft and bright pink. The olfactory profile is rich floral aromas, with fruity and citrus scents of pink grapefruit, pomegranate and raspberry, with hints of aromatic herbs. On the palate it is dynamic, with delicate fruit that leads towards a finish of pleasant mineral freshness. Excellent expression of volcanic wine, a label to try absolutely. It goes perfectly with all seafood dishes, it is perfect with vegetarian first courses, excellent with fresh cheeses.

Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Etna bianco is produced with grapes from Carricante vines (with small percentages of other native varieties). The vineyards are grown in Montedolce and Solicchiata, on volcanic soil at an altitude of 730 - 750 m slm with north, north-east exposure. The harvest takes place in mid-October, the vinification takes place by direct pressing, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 15 days. Refinement always in steel, on fine lees for about 5 months with weekly battonage. In the glass it shows a beautiful paglierino.Pieno yellow color. Full, intense, fresh and mineral. Aromas of white-fleshed fruits arrive on the nose, with hints of Mediterranean aromatic herbs. Mineral, fresh and intense taste, with a full, savory and persistent finish. It goes perfectly with seafood first courses, is perfect with fried fish and excellent with sea bream cooked in coarse salt.

Intense and refined nose, candied cherry, wild herbs and minerals, bush and wet stone, hints of white pepper on the finish. Debut vintage, certainly a good start given the particularly lucky vintage. Davide Fregonese's Etna seeks the elegance he loves from Piedmont, opting for vinifications that are able to grant beauty and finesse.

Intense and vinous nose, notes of ripe fruit and Mediterranean scrub. The vines are grown in the Montedolce/Solicchiata district, on the North East side of Etna: a very generous volcanic terroir that gives elegance and structure to Nerello Mascalese (with small percentages of other native varieties). The splendid vineyards are cultivated with an espalier training system, at an altitude of 730/750 m slm , with a north, north-east exposure. The harvest takes place in mid-October, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 10 days, with daily pumping over and a délestage in the middle of the period, and always aging in steel. Ruby red in color to the eye, Sicilian Nerello Mascalese tells the territory with intensity; the savory and mineral sensations given by the volcanic lands stand out in particular. The nose is intense and vinous, with fruity hints of ripe fruit, with the fresh boost of rhubarb and Mediterranean scrub, accompanied by notes of resin and oriental woods. The taste is decidedly succulent, pleasantly progressive, with perfect acidity and delicate tannins, and a persistent and savory finish. Perfect in combination with first courses seasoned with meat sauce and stuffed baked pasta; also excellent to accompany mushroom soup, sausage with gravy and Wellington-style fillet.

Syrah Li Ciuri is a wine that originates in Western Sicily, in the immediate vicinity of Trapani. Obtained from 100% Syrah grapes, the bunches are harvested strictly by hand in the third week of August. The grapes, which arrive in the cellar, are subjected to the destemming process and then lightly pressed. This is followed by maceration at a controlled temperature; once fermentation is complete, the wine rests in steel vats until bottling and completes its maturation in the bottle.

Nero d'Avola Li Ciuri is a wine that originates in Western Sicily, in the immediate vicinity of Trapani. The harvest of its grapes is strictly manual and is carried out in the first ten days of September. The grapes, which arrive in the cellar, are subjected to the destemming process and, subsequently, delicately pressed. This is followed by maceration at a controlled temperature and refinement, lasting 3 months, in the bottle.

Obtained from Syrah grapes, the bunches are harvested strictly by hand in the third week of August. The grapes, which arrive in the cellar, are subjected to the destemming process and then lightly pressed. This is followed by maceration at a controlled temperature; once the fermentation is complete, the wine stays in steel vats until bottling and completes its maturation in the bottle.

Etna Rosso Inessa comes from terraced vineyards of Castiglione di Sicilia located between 650 and 700 meters above sea level. It underlines the link between the autochthonous Nerello Mascalese vine and the Etna area, with its fertile soils of volcanic origin and a microclimate characterized by a good temperature range between day and night.

It is vinified in purity from one of the most renowned Sicilian vines, using grapes coming exclusively from the company estates, conducted according to the most modern organic farming techniques. Ruby red in color with violet reflections, it has intense aromas of red fruit, cherries and blackberries. In the mouth it is rich, with a typical acidity, which gives a good persistence of taste and smell. Full-bodied wine with character, which releases the strength and warmth of the land of Sicily, perfect for a grilled meat with friends.

A very successful blend of Traminer Aromatico and Sauvignon Blanc for this Sicilian white wine. The grapes are harvested in September and fermented in stainless steel tanks; after racking, the wine spends at least 3 months in the bottle before being marketed. Goblet with a beautiful straw yellow color with golden reflections. Fine nose, characterized by notes of candied citrus fruits, yellow flowers, ripe fruit and sweet spices. The palate is rich, with floral and fruity references and a long persistence.

The most famous among the native Sicilians. Intense ruby red in colour, the nose has notes of violets, cherries, plums and white pepper. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with soft tannins and delicate red fruits.

The only international variety among Curatolo Arini wines finds one of its maximum expressions in Sicily. Intense ruby red color with violet reflections, the nose offers notes of red fruits, plums, spices, black pepper and vanilla.

A Nero d'Avola of great harmony, our spearhead. Surprising in its aromas, precious for the elegance and silkiness of its tannins. An exciting wine.

Nero d'Avola - DOC Sicilia with an intense red color with violet reflections and an intense, sunny, complex bouquet, from which hints of black cherry and red fruit emerge. Ideal if paired with cold cuts, meat first courses, roasts, game and soft, semi-mature, seasoned cheeses, salmon.

Intense ruby red color with violet reflections. Its perfumes are ethereal, aromatic, intense and fruity. On the palate it is harmonious, persistent, enveloping and rightly tannic.

CVA's Grillo Fileno is the best white wine in Italy

The highest score ever, among the Italian white wines offered for tasting at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022: Fileno, harvest 2021, Grillo in purity, is the best white wine in Italy. An extraordinary result for CVA, a small but prestigious wine cooperative in the Agrigento area.

Fileno, harvest 2021, 100% Grillo, is the best white wine in Italy. An extraordinary result for CVA, a small but prestigious wine cooperative in the Agrigento area.

From the vinification of Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese grapes, a rosé wine of great pleasure and fragrance takes shape. Intense in the aromas, elegant, savory and mineral on the palate.

Faithful to tradition yet modern and innovative. Inzolia in purity, a wine with its aromatic characteristics, which stands out for its savory and mineral taste.

Wine produced from organically grown Nero d'Avola grapes on the Sambuca di Sicilia estate, in the province of Agrigento. The vines are covered with grass and set on a gentle hill (300 meters slm ) which is particularly ventilated and characterized by clayey soils. The vineyard is located in the area of the company most exposed to winds and currents, so as to minimize the pressure of cryptogams.

This wine, 100% Frappato, expresses the nobility and richness of one of the oldest Sicilian vines. Frappato is among the southernmost red berried varieties in Europe. Its historic enographic site is Vittoria, the youngest city in the Ragusa area lying in the lower Ibleo plain. This vine is suitable for the production of red wines with low coloring intensity, typical of a young red wine.

Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon come together to give life to a wine that expresses the two souls of Sicily, a land of great native vines such as Nero D'Avola, but also a land that has happily welcomed international vines such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Nero d'Avola: grapes harvested around the second week of September, alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts at 24-25°C for 14-16 days, malolactic fermentation with selected bacteria, maturation for 8 months in French barriques with 2 years aging and light toast. Cabernet Sauvignon: grapes harvested around the first week of October, fermentation and alcoholic maceration with selected yeasts at 26-28°C for 16-18 days, malolactic fermentation with selected bacteria, maturation for 12 months in French barriques with 3-year aging and medium roast. Blend: at the end of the maturation in wood, the Nero d'Avola and Cabernet wines are blended and further maturation of 4 months in barriques follows to favor the fusion of the aromas of the two different varieties. This is followed by bottling and subsequent maturation in the bottle for 8 months.

Variety of Middle Eastern origin which is best expressed in Sicily thanks to the intense luminosity and uniqueness of the soils. It is a medium-late variety, ripening around the end of September. The grapes are grown both in Sambuca di Sicilia, in the province of Agrigento, and in Acate, in the province of Ragusa. In the first estate, a more mature and structured wine is obtained, while in the second, a more delicate and fruity product is obtained. The type of training used is espalier, with an average planting density of 4,500 plants per hectare. Harvesting of the grapes at perfect phenolic ripeness, destemming and alcoholic fermentation with the skins for 10-12 days at 25-26°C, malolactic fermentation with selected bacteria, maturation for 10 months in French oak barriques.

Ruby red wine with violet reflections. It has notes of red fruits, jam and sweet spices on the nose with a finish of vanilla and cocoa. In the mouth it is fresh, tannic and persistent Tagliatelle with ferla mushrooms, pasta with meat sauce, roast pork in milk with homemade bread croutons, grilled meat, walled octopus

Etna Rosso "Martinella" is a rich, intense and elegant wine that is born in the homonymous district at 600 m on the slopes of the volcano, aged for 30 months in old barriques. It has a deep but delicate bouquet of wild fruit in jam, spices, pepper and undergrowth. On the palate it is decisive, energetic and vigorous, with grace and gracefulness, with lively and soft tannins on the finish

Organic and Biodynamic Wine (Demeter) > Spontaneous fermentation > Natural tartaric stabilization

A rosé that well represents the expression of Etna terroir, Etna Rosato is a wine that pours into the glass with a pink color comparable to the color of onion skin. The olfactory examination reveals an intense aroma with the prevalence of aromas of red fruits and cherry. A fresh wine, with good acidity and aromatic intensity that make this cup very pleasant on the palate and easy to drink.

Ruby red with violet reflections, broad and persistent nose, full and harmonious in the mouth, it reflects the typicality of the old vineyards of Etna.

An elegant white, with well-marked mineral notes and a persistent and pleasant flavor on the palate. Excellent glass to combine, in order to be able to savor its exceptional qualities to the fullest, with seafood first courses, grilled roasted fish, shellfish and seafood appetizers.

Etna Rosso Ripiddu Filippo Grasso is produced from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Mantellato grapes on the Etna volcanic soil and precisely on the North Slope of Etna, in the Randazzo area, in Contrada Calderara.

Carrico 68.8 is a "volcanic" wine from all points of view, produced on the northern slope of Etna and with an inimitable flavour. The soil composed almost exclusively of volcanic stones give the wine a unique minerality and flavour. The grapes, harvested during the first week of October, are then delicately pressed and then left to ferment at a controlled temperature. The nose offers a floral and fruity aroma with the prevalence of aromas of white pulp fruit. A wine with an Etna flavor and character that is always well appreciated by lovers of Sicilian wines. A white with well-marked mineral notes and a very pleasant sour taste on the palate. To be tried in combination with fish-based courses, seafood first courses and shellfish to be able to savor its exceptional qualities to the fullest.