BALLARI

In Sicilian dialect means to dance. Stop a moment… have Ballari! The MediterraneanTastes and charm of Sicily dance inside this wonderful wine charchterized by a ruby red colour, a pleasant taste as well as the scents of the red fruit and dogrose.Species of grape: Nero D’ Avola and Nerello Mascalese.

   

   

SUNARI

In Sicilian dialect means to sing. Stop a moment and… have Sunari! The Sounds as well as the tastes of the fine, beautiful and elegant Sicily,with it’s vivid colour and persistent scent, are contained inside this wine having a fresh character and a full and finely fruity taste. Species of Grape: Inzolia and Catarratto

   

   

JUCARI

In Sicilian dialect Jucari stands for Playing. Species of Grape: Carricante and Catarratto Etna DOC

   

   

SAUTARI 

In Sicilian dialect Sautari stands for Jumping. Species of Grape: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio Etna DOC

   

   

ALICANTE RED  

Typical geographical indication
COLOUR: ruby red with violet reflections
PERFUME: Articulate with scents of rose and rasberry
TASTE: Intense, warm, slightly tannic
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: Ricotta (kind of cottage cheese) and potato fritters with Caciocavallo ( strong cheese).
Wild fennel and Pecorino ( sheep's milk cheese) rissoles. Messina-style stockfish, pasta with aubergine and basil pesto.
Stuffed lamb legs. Little octopi cooked with garlic and onion.
PRODUCTION AREA:the Etna regions of Piedimonte and Linguaglossa
SPECIES OF GRAPEVINES: Alicante
KIND OF GROUND: mostly pebbly volcanic soil
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: espalier 220 x 80
STRUCTURE DENSITY: 5.700 plants per hectare
PRODUCTION GRAPE/HA: 60 quintals per hectare
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6 gr./litre
AGEING: 9 months in french Allier oak barrels
REFINING: 3-6 months in bottles
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 14 % volume
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18-20. °C
STORAGE: in a horizontal position. In a cool environment with a proper humidity with a temperature of 15°C, away from sources of light and of noise.
Alicante was the official grape of King Louis XIV and is the official grape of the British Royal Navy.

   

   

CANTARI RED

PRODUCTION AREA: Butera, Palma di Montechiaro
SPECIES OF GRAPEVINES: Nero D'Avola
KIND OF GROUND: Calcareous clay ground rich in nutritious elements
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: espalier 220 x 90
STRUCTURE DENSITY: 4.500 plants per hectare
PRODUCTION GRAPE HA: 90 quintals per hectare
WINE-MAKING: in red
TOTAL ACIDITY:5,5-6gr./litre

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
COLOUR: intense ruby red with violet tints
PERFUME: intense and persistent with berry inkling
TASTE: structured, full-bodied and velvety with vanilla and "goudron" inkling
AGEING: 6 months in oak barrels of Slavonia
REFINING: 6 months in bottles
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 12,5 - 13 % volume
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18 - 20°C
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: matured Sicilian "pecorino" (sheep's milk cheese) with cold meats and salami and dried tomatoes, "macco" of broad beans and fennel, "falsomagro" with sauce, mixed grill of red meats
STORAGE: in a horizontal position, in a cool environment with a proper humidity and temperature at 15°, away from light sources and noises.

   

   
FEU D' O RED

Typical geographical indication
COLOUR: ruby red of medium intensity
PERFUME: of red fruit, dog rose and “goudron”
TASTE: slightly tannic with red berries inkling, it leaves a pleasant sensation in your mouth
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: potato omelette, “tenerumi” and “pecorino” (sheep’s milk cheese),
Palermo style timbale of “anellini” (ring-shaped pasta), barbecue “castrato” with salt and thyme
PRODUCTION AREA: Linguaglossa, Butera, Palma di Montechiaro
SPECIES OF GRAPEVINES: Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola
KIND OF GROUND: Volcanic, rich in mineral salts(Nerello Mascalese).
Calcareous clay ground rich in nutritious elements (Nero d'Avola)
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: espalier 220 x 90
STRUCTURE DENSITY: 4.500 plants per hectare
PRODUCTION GRAPE/HA: 90 quintals per hectare
WINE - MAKING: in red
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6 gr./litre
AGEING: 4 months in french Allier oak barrels
REFINING: 2 months in bottles
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 12,5 – 13 % volume
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18 – 20 ° C
STORAGE: in a horizontal position, in a cool environment with a proper humidity and temperature at 15°, away from light sources and noises.
   

   
TIFEO RED

Etna DOC - VQPRD
COLOUR: ruby red nearly dark red when mellow
PERFUME: fruity (underbrush)with a herbaceous tone
TASTE: with a good structure and a strong taste, it reveals soft tannins and a fruity aftertaste
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: matured “pecorino” (sheep’s milk cheese), matured “provola” (buffalo’s milk cheese) from Ragusa,
“caponata”, home-made pasta with meat and potato sauce, sweet and sour rabbit, barbecue sausage with fennel seeds
PRODUCTION AREA: Agricultural firm “Maria Gambino” - Linguaglossa
SPECIES OF GRAPEVINES: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
KIND OF GROUND: Volcanic, rich in mineral salts
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: espalier 220 x 90
STRUCTURE DENSITY: 4.500 plants per hectare
PRODUCTION GRAPE/HA: 70 - 80 quintals per hectare
WINE- MAKING: in red
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6 gr./litre
AGEING: 9 months in french Allier oak barrels
REFINING: 6 months in bottles
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 12,5 - 13 % volume
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18 – 20 ° C
STORAGE: in a horizontal position, in a cool environment with a proper humidity and temperature at 15°, away from light sources and noises.
   

   
CANTARI WHITE

Typical geographical indication
COLOUR: straw yellow with reflection of green
PERFUME: wisteria and broom with a note of green apple
TASTE: of great personality, harmonic. It shows the palate a tonic structure with scents of fruit
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: timbale of anchovies with herbs, ribbon noodles with shellfish and pumpkin flowers, Messina style swordfish roulades
PRODUCTION AREA: Linguaglossa
SPECIES OF GRAPEVINES: Nerello Mascalese made in white (This wine is produced from a red grape with white flesh)
KIND OF GROUND: Volcanic, rich in mineral salts
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: espalier 220 x 90
STRUCTURE DENSITY: 4.500 plants per hectare
PRODUCTION GRAPE/HA: 60 quintals per hectare
WINE- MAKING: in white
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6,5 - 7 gr./litre
AGEING: 4 months in stainless steel
REFINING: 2 months in bottles
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 11,5 % volume
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12 - 14 °C
STORAGE: in the lower part of the shelf in a horizontal position, in a cool environment with a proper humidity and temperature at 15°, away from light sources and noises.
   

 
FEU D' O WHITE

Typical geographical indication
COLOUR: light straw-coloured with golden tints
PERFUME: persistent and elegant with fruit inkling
TASTE: fresh, full-bodied and delicately fruity
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: octopus and mussel salad, ribbon noodles with rockfish broth, rabbit with mint
PRODUCTION AREA: Linguaglossa, Butera, Palma di Montechiaro
SPECIES OF GRAPEVINES: Inzolia, Catarratto
KIND OF GROUND: Volcanic, rich in mineral salts (Catarratto).Calcareous clay ground rich in nutritious elements (Inzolia)
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: espalier 220 x 90
STRUCTURE DENSITY: 4.500 plants per hectare
PRODUCTION GRAPE/HA: 90 quintals per hectare
WINE- MAKING: in white
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6,5 gr./litre
AGEING: 4 months in stainless steel
REFINING: 2 months in bottles
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 11,5 - 12 % volume
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12 /14 °C
STORAGE: in the lower part of the shelf, in a horizontal position, in a cool environment with a proper humidity
and temperature at 15 °C, away from light sources and noises.
 

   
TIFEO WHITE

Etna DOC - VQPRD
COLOUR: bright straw-coloured
PERFUME: of citrus fruits and apples with floral inkling of orange blossom, mimosa and Etna genista
TASTE: fresh, dry, with a winning but not excessive acidity and a fruity aftertaste of Etna apples
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: fresh Sicilian cheeses, marinated shrimps with dried figs and melon,
thin noodles with prawns and pistachio from Bronte, dentex in seawater
PRODUCTION AREA: Agricultural firm "Maria Gambino" - Linguaglossa
SPECIES OF GRAPEVINES: Carricante, Catarratto, and Minnella
KIND OF GROUND: Volcanic, rich in mineral salts
CULTIVATION SYSTEM: espalier 220 x 90
STRUCTURE DENSITY: 4.500 plants per hectare
PRODUCTION GRAPE/HA: 70 - 80 quintals per hectare
WINE- MAKING: in white
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6-6,5 gr./litre
AGEING: 4 months in stainless steel
REFINING: 2 MONTHS IN BOTTLES
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 11,5 - 12 % volume
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12 - 14 °C
STORAGE: in the lower part of the shelf in a horizontal position, in a cool environment with a proper humidity
and temperature at 15°, away from light sources and noises.