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![Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2019]()
Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE
"Berry, green-olive and lemon-rind aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with medium chewy tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 29,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,79 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,51
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Insolia" Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2021]()
“Insolia” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2021
A bright, brilliant wine with golden reflections. The aroma is characterised by floral notes, summer fruits and honey. Rich and fresh on the palate with a full round finish - very drinkable! SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Inzolia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,95 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,89 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,46
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Tareni" Inzolia Terre Siciliane IGT 2021]()
“Tareni” Inzolia Terre Siciliane IGT 2021
The single-varietal Inzolia Tareni glows straw yellow with greenish reflections. In the intense bouquet we are greeted by aromas of white flowers and lemon blossom with white peach and honeydew melon in the background. In the drink it is persistent, warm and soft and its fresh acidity is well integrated. Nice drinking flow! SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Inzolia
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,45 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,46
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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![Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT 2019]()
Syrah Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
Deep, dense colour, in the nose much fruit and a breath easily sweetish liquorice. Very elegant with fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE
"Some spice, smoked-meat and chocolate aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body with chewy tannins and a medium finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 30,26 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,40 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,43
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Tareni" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021]()
“Tareni” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021
Tareni Grillo is fragrant and floral, and the wine shows great purity and freshness throughout. Aromas of peach blossom and honeysuckle come through, and there are soft notes of jasmine, orange blossom and candied Sicilian fruit. Its pretty minerality underlines the delightful contrasts between sweet and dry, which, together with its great value, make it a carefree pleasure to drink. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,60 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,40
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Tareni" Chardonnay Terre Siciliane IGT 2021]()
“Tareni” Chardonnay Terre Siciliane IGT 2021
Tareni Chardonnay glows straw yellow with emerald green reflections. On the nose, delicate notes of bergamot, green apple, white flowers and some cedar wood. Very full and juicy on the palate, with a delicate melt and restrained acidity. As the wine progresses, it becomes very balanced and round. For us, it is the ideal companion for Mediterranean fish and pasta dishes. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,75 g/l
- Sulfite: 92 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Tareni" Viognier Terre Siciliane IGT 2021]()
“Tareni” Viognier Terre Siciliane IGT 2021
The mildly spicy Viognier Tareni presents itself in a bright straw yellow. On the nose, we find the typical floral aromas of saffron and yellow roses, with restrained peach tones and a little honey in the background. On the palate, medium pressure with crisp fruit, restrained acidity, then notes of flint and white smoke as it progresses. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Viognier
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,40 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,44
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Tareni" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2020]()
“Tareni” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2020
The grapes for this red all-rounder come from the areas of Salemi and Mazara del Vallo in the province of Trapani. Dark ruby red with violet reflections. Fresh nose of rose petals, Maraska cherry and blackberry. Full-bodied on the palate of black cherries, with a wonderful freshness, well-proportioned tannin and a fine vanilla note on the soft finish. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 29,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 3,85 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,63 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,52
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Tareni" Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT 2020]()
“Tareni” Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT 2020
Bright garnet red. Intense aroma of red berries and plums, with a hint of violets. In the drink fresh red berry fruit, then plum again and some cherry, then pomegranate. A fresh red with a lot of drinking flow and with its fine acidity and mineral note an excellent food companion. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Frappato
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 28,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 80 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,50
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2025
- Food Recommendations: spicy fish dishes, white meat
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["La Segreta Il Rosso" Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“La Segreta Il Rosso” Sicilia DOC 2019
Gorgeous ruby red with violet hues, hints of currants, mulberries and raspberries on the nose, held together by cyclamen and musky scents. On the palate, dense fruit, the tannins sweet and lively. A wonderful and authentic Sicilian. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2019 Il Rosso La Segreta punches well above its price point, opening slowly to reveal a bouquet of wild berries, sweet herbs and hints of spiced orange. It’s silky and pliant with medium-bodied texture and ripe black fruits under an air of sweet tobacco. Fine tannins settle in but don’t get in the way as this tapers off energetic and fresh with lingering notes of licorice and dark chocolate." Vinous
"Enticing nose of red cherries and currants with spice and licorice notes. Then comes the warmhearted palate with a satisfying harmony of generous body, ripe fruit and a base of well-crafted tannins, Interesting iodine note at the finish." James Suckling
read more- Grape Varieties: 50% Nero d'Avola, 25% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 29,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,54 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,42
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["La Segreta Il Bianco" Sicilia DOC 2021]()
“La Segreta Il Bianco” Sicilia DOC 2021
La Segreta, which takes its name from the surrounding woods near Ulmo, is a charming cuvée of Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier and Fiano. On the nose, a fresh, youthful citrus fruit and floral nuances, always balanced on the palate, with style and Sicilian personality. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 50% Grecanico, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier, 10% Fiano
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 21,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,48 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 86 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["La Segreta" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“La Segreta” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
2019 is the debut vintage for the first single-varietal La Segreta Rosso. Ruby red colour with violet reflections. On the nose, varietal aromas of ripe plums, cocoa, wild fruits and a flawless spiciness with traces of white smoke. On the palate, full and wide and of beautiful juiciness with very soft, well-integrated tannins and a beautiful, finely spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE
"Sparkling ruby red with brightening rim. Fine roasted aromas meet the nose, fresh cedars, small red berries, cranberries, a hint of rosemary. Lively on the palate, shows fine embedded tannins in interplay with the acidity, animating, juicy, runs narrowly together at the back, reverberates distinctly fruity." Falstaff
pepherbs, florals and hints of wild strawberry lift up from the 2019 Nero d'Avola La Segreta. It's soft and juicy in nature, with a smoky display of ripe red berries offset by a twang of spiced citrus. Violets, lavender and hints of pomegranate linger long, as this tapers off savory and classically dry." Vinous
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 40,60 g/l
- Total Acidity: 7,26 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,00 g/l
- Sulfite: 96 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,45
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["La Segreta" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021]()
“La Segreta” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021
La Segreta Bianco as 100% Grillo from the charming Ulmo region and the oldest winery of the Planeta family. Light straw yellow with green reflections. On the nose, lots of sea breeze with primary fruity notes of citrus, pear and oregano. Dry, fresh and taut on the palate with a fine salty note and a lot of desire for the next sip. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,33
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2025
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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![Rosé Sicilia DOC 2021]()
Rosé Sicilia DOC 2021
Fresh cuvée of Syrah and Nero d'Avola. Light and seductively scented of rose petals, pomegranate and wild strawberries, well balanced and soft on the palate, a pleasantly fine fruity rosato in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Varieties: 50% Nero d'Avola, 50% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,05 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,65 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,29
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Marena" Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2019]()
“Marena” Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,50 % vol
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Sallier de la Tour" Inzolia Sicilia DOC 2021]()
“Sallier de la Tour” Inzolia Sicilia DOC 2021
The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009 and is thus the fifth winery to complement and make up the diversity and professionalism of what is probably Sicily's most famous winery. At Sallier de la Tour, the focus is on the grape varieties Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah and Nero d'Avola.
Light yellow with green reflections. On the nose, orange zest, meadow flowers and notes of melon and herbs. Fresh and light on the palate, again fruity, joined by a fine almond note. A classic for light Mediterranean cuisine and warm summer evenings. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Inzolia
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 20,15 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,70 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,25 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,35
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Sallier de la Tour" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021]()
“Sallier de la Tour” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021
The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009 and is thus the fifth winery to complement and make up the diversity and professionalism of what is probably Sicily's most famous winery. At Sallier de la Tour, the focus is on the grape varieties Grillo, Inzolia, Syrah and Nero d'Avola.
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Fresh nose of yellow fruits and meadow herbs. On the palate, notes of citrus wrapped in a fine acid wire. The trendy white grape variety Grillo is simply fun to drink! SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel on fine yeast
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,95 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,35
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Disueri" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2020]()
“Disueri” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2020
Pure Nero d'Avola, named after Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intensely fragrant of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Powerful and round on the palate, supple and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"There's a smoky, inky feel to the intense black-plum and berry aromas here. Full, round and compact with lots of fruity flavor and fine but firm, rather sticky tannin. Hint of chocolate at the end." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,00 % vol
- Total Acidity: 5,75 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,78 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,42
- Closure: plastic cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2025+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["I Trubi" Syrah Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“I Trubi” Syrah Sicilia DOC 2019
Deep, dense colour, in the nose a lot of fruit and a touch of slightly sweet liquorice. Very elegant with a fine, smoky plum bouquet and well integrated acidity in the persistent taste. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 27,60 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,38 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,49 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,40
- Closure: plastic cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2025
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Sallier de la Tour" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“Sallier de la Tour” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Counts Tasca since 2009, making it the fifth winery to complement and add to the diversity and professionalism of what is arguably Sicily's most famous winery.
Deep dark red, spices and a fine liquorice note on the nose. Impressive fruit and freshness on the palate, the discreet use of wood gives it concentration, backbone, velvety elegance and a good future. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 30/50 fired barrique/stainless steel
- Development: partly barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 29,25 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,49
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Rosé di Neré" Nero d'Avola Terre Siciliane IGT 2020]()
“Rosé di Neré" Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane IGT 2020
The Nero d'Avola grapes come from vines up to 30 years old from the Noto region. Animatingly delicate fruity notes of pineapple and raspberry. Round, full and wonderfully drinkable on the palate, with beautiful fruit, spice and a cool, fresh final. SUPERIORE.DE
"The 2020 Rose di Nere, a varietal Nero d'Avola, is a vibrant golden color and offers an extroverted bouquet that mixes dried peaches, mangos and nectarines with sweet exotic spice. This is soft and enveloping, delivering ripe orchard fruits complemented by hints of ginger, as sweet inner florals form toward the close. For all of its intensity and fruit-forward character, this finishes pleasantly refreshing and poised." Vinous
"Enticing nose of cherry and orange blossoms, red-peach skins and something bright and green, almost caper-like. Medium-bodied with good focus and balance, leading to a finish that embraces both the fruity and savory notes. Leaves you with a distinctive, fresh-caper aftertaste. Delicious." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 28,35 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,85 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 4,95 g/l
- Sulfite: 98 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,36
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Shamaris" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021]()
“Shamaris” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021
Bright straw yellow. This single-varietal Grillo smells of citrus, melon and fine herbs. On the palate, a present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral-salty vein in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2020 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 23,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,72 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,35 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,49
- Closure: plastic cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Food Recommendations: fish, seafood
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Biosfera" Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT 2021 (BIO)]()
“Biosfera” Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT 2021 (BIO)
The grapes for Carlo Pellegrino's single-varietal Catarratto from certified organic cultivation come from the area around Trapani from calcareous-sandy soils. Here, the high summer temperatures are tempered by strong summer winds. Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Medium bouquet of orange blossoms, sweet lemons and yellow apples. Tight and bright in the drink, with its clearly recognisable Sicilian identity, it also offers plenty of sunshine in the glass as an aperitivo. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Catarratto
- Cultivation: biological
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,42 g/l
- Sulfite: 69 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,35
- Closure: Diam
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024+
- Food Recommendations: seafood, sushi
- Eco-Control-No.: IT-BIO-007
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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!["Neré" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOP 2019]()
“Neré" Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOP 2019
Rich ruby-violet colour, very clear and intense bouquet with strong notes of dark fruits and a hint of violets. Juicy, fresh with lots of ripe berry fruit on the palate. Round, supple and dense with a fruity-salty final. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 36,35 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,45 g/l
- Sulfite: 97 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,52
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2024
- Allergens: contains sulphites
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The shooting star of Italian wine exports.
Sicily is with 25.700 km² the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. And with more than 100,000 hectares, it is also Italy's largest wine-growing region. That is about as big as the sum of all growing areas in Germany.
Wine growing has been going on here for a very long time, only recently wine storage vessels and grape seeds from the Middle Bronze Age were found during excavations. The Greeks colonised the island in the eighth century B.C. and brought their winegrowing techniques and many vines with them, some of the grape varieties cultivated today are due to it. Like most islands, Sicily experienced a lively history under various colonial rule. Many of them also influenced viticulture. The Arabs tolerated the cultivation of wine, but forced the production of table grapes and raisins. Both are still an important part of Sicilian agriculture today. The Romans and the Bourbons, on the other hand, favoured wine, the British "invented" the Marsala, named after the Arabic name of the ancient port city in the west, Marsah el Allah.
With its well-balanced climate, influenced by the sea, hilly terrain and mostly volcanic soils, Sicily's coastal regions are productive wine regions. For decades, Sicily was therefore a producer of bulk wine, most of which was delivered in tankers and ships to other wine regions as blended wine. It was not until the 1990s and 2000s that the radical turnaround began. Through modern cellar technology and more profitable education methods in the vineyards, it was suddenly possible to produce wine of higher quality at a favourable price. Also in the big cooperatives, which dominated the production at that time. At the same time, demand increased as many large supermarket chains worldwide discovered wine as a fast seller and generously listed it. This fight (especially with Australia) was clearly won by the Sicilians.
Nero d'Avola became an export hit.
The large landowners quickly realised that a lot could be achieved with good quality and invested in quality measures. Today there are still these family businesses like Planeta, Tasca d'Almerita, Cusumano or Donnafugata, who are in charge of the upswing. In addition, there were some lateral entrants such as Cornelissen, COS or Marco de Grazia (Tenuta delle Terre Nere), as well as the old-established Benanti family, who focused on the revitalization of old varieties such as Cerasuolo di Vittoria, forgotten regions or on organic or winemaking in amphorae - and thus brought a further upswing.
The new - ancient - boom region lies on the Aetna.
This region was still dying in 2001, and there were only 14 wineries left. Planting rights were sold to the investors in the Maremma, one vineyard after the other was no longer cultivated. Too steep, too laborious manual work, too little yield from the Albarello vineyards laid out in terraces at altitudes of over 1,000 metres.
When the career changers suddenly let the worldwide wine critics sit up and take notice with their elegant wines, all the well-known wine-growing families were again interested in "Mamma Etna"as the volcano is called here because the volcanic soil is very fertile. Today there are again almost 200 producers, most of them with tiny plots and a few hectares of vineyard. Both the mineral white wines from Catarrato, Carricante and Minella, but above all the elegant Rosso dell'Etna from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio are currently more than sought after by wine lovers all over the world, as there are extremely few of them. One could classify these red wines from the Aetna quite between best Burgunder and Barbaresco.
White wines dominate in Sicily.
Hard to believe, but still about 60 percent of all wines from Sicily are white wines. The most important are the local varieties Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto and Carricante, as well as a variety of Trebbiano. Meanwhile there are also Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon and many others, which are mostly used for white cuvées (even Riesling is now available here).
The most common red varieties are Nero d´Avola and the two Nerello. Complemented by the typical international varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante. In recent years, many wineries have discovered that Syrah produces excellent aromatic-spicy results here, so Syrah is currently being replanted extensively.
Marsala made history.
Traditionally, Sicily is inextricably linked to the outstanding Marsala. The vines grow in the hot, dry plains of Western Sicily on a low yielding soil called Sciari. Marsala is a wonderful liqueur wine. 1773 by the Englishman John Woodhouse. „fictitious“ and exported it to the British Isles, where it quickly became popular. It is said that Admiral Nelson had his Mediterranean fleet supplied with the delicious dessert wine. In the middle of the 19th century, Marsala reached a quality that is between Madeira and Sherry. Unfortunately, the traditional sprinkled wine went out of fashion, although with the lighter, dry Vergine style, a "more modern" variant onto the market. However, it is still indispensable for Italian cuisine. The Renaissance is probably only a matter of time. The most sought-after sweet wine at present is the Passito di Pantelleria, a Moscato (Zibibbo) made from dried grapes of the famous small island in the southwest, which Tunisia is closer than Sicily.
The upswing also brought with it a great deal of confusion about the regions of origin, with more than 20 DOC regions emerging in a very short space of time, often involving only a few producers. Soon it became clear that no one would notice, and when the bottle says Sicily, everyone knows where it came from. So almost all wineries produced one or more Sicilia IGT. With the 2012 harvest, this became the comprehensive DOC Sicilia with several subdivisions.
There is currently only one DOCG - where the red, fruity Cerasuolo di Vittoria comes from - and 23 DOC regions, which are the most important: Alcamo, Etna, Malvasia delle Lipari, Mamertino, Marsala, Menfi, Monreale, Noto, Pantelleria, Salaparuta, Siracusa and Vittoria - and of course the comprehensive Sicilia DOC. SUPERIORE.DE
Facts
- Capital: Palermo
- Provinces: Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Catania, Enna, Messina, Palermo, Ragusa, Syracuse, Trapani, Caltanissetta
- Vineyard: more than 100,000 hectares
- Total production/year: around 600 million litres (2016)
- of which white wine: over 60 percent
- Share of Italian viticulture: 12%.
The vineyard area of Sicily includes 1 DOCG and 23 DOC areas:
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
- Alcamo DOC
- Sclafani County DOC
- Contessa Entellina DOC
- Delia Nivolelli DOC
- Eloro DOC
- Erice DOC
- Etna DOC
- DOC lighthouse
- Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
- Mamertino di Milazzo/Mamertino DOC
- Marsala DOC
- Menfi DOC
- Monreale DOC
- Noto DOC
- Pantelleria DOC
- Riesi DOC
- Salaparuta DOC
- Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
- Santa Margherita di Belice DOC
- Sciacca DOC
- Sicily DOC
- Syracuse DOC
- Victory DOC