Sicily
Sicily is a slowly awakening universe of different terroirs in which an ever-increasing number of excellent natural wines are being produced.
The island is so diverse that it makes little sense to lump it all together. 1 DOCG, 23 DOC and 8 IGT speak a clear language in this respect - although, as is so often the case when assessing Italian regions of origin, one wonders why Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only wine style to enjoy DOCG status. Be that as it may, good winegrowers and spectacular wines can be found everywhere. At the moment, they are probably most often found around Marsala and Mount Etna, although the hype surrounding the volcano seems a little exaggerated to us and the focus on its red wines obscures the fact that the white wines made from Carricante are also often truly outstanding.
Speaking of grape varieties: their often astonishing qualitative potential is being explored down to the last detail. Often with surprising and extremely pleasing results: some artisan winegrowers, for example, have exorcised Nero d'Avola of its clumsiness and replaced it with elegance and clear aromas, while others have begun to successfully elicit multi-layered and complex aromas from Catarratto and Grillo, which have been labelled as insignificant.
Aldo Viola: Shiva 2017
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- €48,00
Catarratto has long been considered the workhorse of Sicily’s white grape varieties, and for many years, this was reflected in its flavor profile. However, in recent years, a small number of winemakers have begun to explore the true character of Catarratto, charting new paths in the process. With...
Fabio Ferracane, Magico 2022
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- €18,60
Magico: A Distinctive Grillo from Fabio Ferracane OverviewWhile Catarratto dominates Fabio Ferracane’s portfolio, his Magico showcases the region’s other quintessential white grape, Grillo. Sourced from a small vineyard in the plains behind Marsala’s famous salt pans, the vines thrive in stony so...
SRC, Rivaggi 2019
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- €44,80
Nerello Mascalese and Grenache: A Unique Blend from Mount Etna A blend of Nerello Mascalese (80%) and Grenache (20%). The first grape variety is expected, but the second comes as a bit of a surprise. However, Grenache is found in many Italian wine regions, though rarely under its original name: i...
Aldo Viola, Brutto Rosé
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- €18,90
The Brutto Bianco has gained a sister named Rosa.As we already made some assumptions regarding the name in the explanation of Brutto Bianco, we refer you to that entry for further details. The Brutto Rosè is likewise a bottle-fermented Frizzante, a so-called Rifermentato, which is not disgorged a...
Ferracane: Camalonte 2022 (Rosato)
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- €17,90
The Chameleon: A Unique Approach to Rosé As its name suggests, Camaleonte is an unusual rosé. Unlike the typical process of briefly macerating red grape varieties before pressing and vinifying, this wine is crafted by blending fully finished wines to create a harmonious whole. Fabio Ferracane inc...
Fabio Ferracane, Aggiara 2021
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- €29,90
Aggiara: Catarratto in Its Purest Amphora-Driven Form OverviewLong relegated to the role of producing bland, high-yield wines, Catarratto has found a new champion in Fabio Ferracane, who focuses on its untapped potential and versatility. The name Catarratto, meaning “waterfall” in Italian, reflec...
Fabio Ferracane, Macerato 2022
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- €27,60
Macerato: A Catarratto Rooted in Tradition OverviewMarsala’s hot, arid climate demands a deliberate pace of life. Summers are marked by early work hours and searing heat, where even sea breezes offer little relief. Catarratto, however, thrives under these extreme conditions, revealing its full po...
SRC, Rinazzo 2022
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- €59,90
Data Sheet Grape varieties: Carricante (90 per cent) + 10 per cent traditional Etna grape varieties Vineyard: Rinazzo - plot on Mount Etna at around 1000 metres - volcanic-sandy terrain Harvest: By hand Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts in 500 litre barrels, 4-8 days contact with the skins ...
Ferracane: Muffato 2018
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- €33,80
Jura Meets Marsala: The Serendipitous Creation of Muffato Muffato is—like many special wines—a child of chance. Its "mother" was a barrel of Catarratto filled in 2013 and subsequently forgotten. Over the years, some of the wine evaporated, and as it became increasingly exposed to air, a natural p...
Fabio Ferracane, Guancianera 2022
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- €17,90
Data sheet Grape variety: Nero d'Avola Vineyard: loamy-clayey Harvest: by hand Fermentation: spontaneous | wild yeasts, eight-day skin contact Ageing: in steel tanks Filtration: no SO₂: < 50 mg/l Alcohol content: 13.5% vol. Closure: Natural cork Drinking temperature: 15-17 °C Perfect drinking...