Magico: A Distinctive Grillo from Fabio Ferracane
Overview
While 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 soils under the reflection of the sky in the saline pools. Here, Grillo departs from its traditional use and is crafted as a dry white wine, reflecting Fabio’s minimalist approach.
Hand-harvested in late August to preserve freshness, the grapes experience a brief two-day maceration before being pressed and spontaneously fermented. With no fining, filtration, or sulfur added, the wine is aged in stainless steel, capturing the purity of the fruit and the essence of its terroir.
Style and Aromas
The Magico is juicy, vibrant, and precise. It reflects the warmth of Sicily through aromas of citrus and Mediterranean herbs rather than weight, balancing depth and refreshment. Profound and lasting, it is an invigorating expression of Grillo.
Technical Sheet
- Grape Variety: Grillo
- Vineyard: Stony soils behind the salt pans of Marsala.
- Harvest: Hand-picked in late August.
- Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts; two days of skin contact.
- Aging: In stainless steel tanks.
- Filtration: None
- SO₂ Content: <50 mg/l
- Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: Now – 2029
- Content and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€23.25/l)
Sustainability
All Vinonudo-listed winemakers adhere to sustainable practices, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers, and using organic and natural preparations instead.
With its clean and dynamic profile, Magico offers a modern interpretation of Grillo that remains deeply rooted in the traditions of Western Sicily.
