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![Mandrarossa "Rupenera" Merlot Sicilia DOC 2018]()
Mandrarossa “Rupenera” Merlot Sicilia DOC 2018
Very interesting the herbal, intense, well ripened and marked Merlot. A drinking classic, soft and round. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2017 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 35,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 4,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 78 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,55
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19022818 · 0,75 l · 7,93 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![Mandrarossa "Desertico" Syrah Sicilia DOC 2018]()
Mandrarossa “Desertico” Syrah Sicilia DOC 2018
Deep red colour, with a scent of dark berries and a pleasant note of pepper. The taste is finely spicy and of complex structure. A full-bodied wine with a harmonious final. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2017 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 36,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 4,70 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,63
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19022518 · 0,75 l · 7,93 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![Mandrarossa "Laguna Secca" Chardonnay Sicilia DOC 2019]()
Mandrarossa “Laguna Secca” Chardonnay Sicilia DOC 2019
This full-bodied wine with the fine aroma of tropical fruits could become a serious competitor for some of its namesakes. With its balanced and round character, it is more than just a wonderful summer wine. It can easily accompany a whole menu. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: Stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 27,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6,00 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 108 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19020119 · 0,75 l · 8,40 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available
!["Sallier de la Tour" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“Sallier de la Tour” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019
The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Tasca Counts since 2009, making it the fifth winery to add to the diversity and professionalism of what is arguably 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 reflexes. Fresh nose of yellow fruits and meadow herbs. At the palate notes of citrus wrapped by a fine acid wire. The white trend grape variety Grillo is simply fun in the glass! SUPERIORE.DE
"This fragrant, refined white opens with aromas suggesting citrus and summer orchard fruit along with an inviting whiff of freshly made bread dough. Dry and savory, the vibrant palate offers mature pear, grapefruit and crushed wild herbs before a crisp, saline finish." Wine Enthusiast
"Key lime, fresh pineapple and persimmon on the nose with wet stones. It’s medium-to full-bodied with wonderful fruit concentration and zippy acidity. Hint of tinned fruit." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel on the fine yeast
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % 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: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19031419 · 0,75 l · 8,52 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Tareni" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“Tareni” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
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, marasca cherry and blackberry. On the palate full-bodied with black cherries, with a wonderful freshness, well-proportioned tannin and a fine vanilla note in the soft finish. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4 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: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19272119 · 0,75 l · 8,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Insolia" Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2020]()
“Insolia” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2020
A bright brilliant wine with golden reflections. The aroma characterized by floral notes, summer fruits and honey. Rich and fresh on the palate with a full round finish - drinkable! SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 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: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19080220 · 0,75 l · 8,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Tareni" Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT 2019]()
“Tareni” Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
Bright garnet red. Intense aroma of red berries and plums, with hints of violets. In the drink fresh red berry fruit, then again plum and some cherry, then pomegranate. A fresh red wine with a lot of drinking flow and with its fine acidity and mineral note an excellent food companion. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Frappato
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,50 % 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: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Food Recommendations: spicy fish dishes, white meat
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Sallier de la Tour" Inzolia Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“Sallier de la Tour” Inzolia Sicilia DOC 2019
The Sallier de la Tour winery has been owned by the Tasca Counts since 2009, making it the fifth winery to add to the diversity and professionalism of what is arguably 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 reflexes. In the bouquet orange zest, meadow flowers and notes of melon and herbs. Fresh and light at the palate, again fruity, a fine almond note joins. A classic for the light Mediterranean kitchen and the warm summer evening. SUPERIORE.DE
"Fragrant and refreshing, this has intense aromas of white spring flowers and tropical fruit. On the palate, tangy acidity accompanies passion fruit, honeydew and a dollop of vanilla before a green apple close." Wine Enthusiast
"A medium-bodied white with sliced apples, limes, green mangoes and a hint of cardamom. Bright acidity and a refreshing finish. Nice, waxy-lemon character." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Inzolia
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel on the fine yeast
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,50 % vol
- Total Extract: 19,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 0,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 85 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,29
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19031619 · 0,75 l · 9,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Sallier de la Tour" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2017]()
“Sallier de la Tour” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2017
The winery Sallier de la Tour is since 2009 in the possession of the counts Tasca and thus the fifth enterprise, which complements and constitutes the variety and professionalism of the probably most famous winery of Sicily. Deep dark red, spices and a fine liquorice note in 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
"I love the spicy complexity to this nero d’avola, which is far from all about its boisterous cherries. Think tamarind, dried cumin and rosemary. Juicy and succulent on the full-bodied palate, where the tannins take on a soft, fleshy appeal, drawing in layers of exuberant blackberries and deeper accents of tar." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 30/50 fired barrique / stainless steel
- Development: partial barrique
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 14,00 % 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: 3,51
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 18-20 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19033917 · 0,75 l · 10,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Disueri" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2018]()
“Disueri” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2018
Nero d'Avola, named after the Lago di Disueri, a lake in the province of Caltanissetta in the middle of Sicily. Deep dark red, intense scent of dark fruits with a hint of eucalyptus. Strong and round on the palate, smooth and long. SUPERIORE.DE
"Lovely density and firmness to this nero d’avola with firm tannins, fresh fruit and a lightly chewy finish." 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: Glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2019]()
Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
Smells seductively of spices and cherries. Soft, almost sensual, it glides over the tongue and beguiles the palate with soft, very delicate tannins and a long, juicy finish. An impeccable Sicilian! SUPERIORE.DE
"Lots of fruity, dark-cherry aromas and flavors with undertones of lemon peel and zest. It’s medium-bodied with firm tannins and a lightly chewy texture at the finish." James Suckling
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: 30,85 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,85 g/l
- Sulfite: 79 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,52
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19082219 · 0,75 l · 10,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["La Segreta Il Bianco" Sicilia DOC 2020]()
“La Segreta Il Bianco” Sicilia DOC 2020
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 2019 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
- Closure: plastic cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19040320 · 0,75 l · 10,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["La Segreta" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2020]()
“La Segreta” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2020
Text to follow shortly. SUPERIORE.DE
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The 2019 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 22,65 g/l
- Total Acidity: 4,95 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 1,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 82 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,51
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19040920 · 0,75 l · 10,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![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+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19082519 · 0,75 l · 10,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![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+
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19082619 · 0,75 l · 10,27 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["La Segreta Il Rosso" Sicilia DOC 2018]()
“La Segreta Il Rosso” Sicilia DOC 2018
Delightful ruby red with violet reflexes, the nose has hints of blackcurrant, mulberry and raspberry, held together by the scent of cyclamen and musk. On the palate dense fruit, the tannins sweet and lively. A wonderful and authentic Sicilian. SUPERIORE.DE
"A fresh, clean red with dried cherries, sour cherries and orange peel. It’s medium-bodied and round-textured. Soft and delicious." 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 Acidity: 5,54 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,44
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19042418 · 0,75 l · 10,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![Rosé Sicilia DOC 2020]()
Rosé Sicilia DOC 2020
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
"Bright, delicate old pink. Fine and fragrant nose, opens with notes of strawberry and raspberry, also some sour cherry. Fresh on the palate, lots of juicy fruit, of peach and strawberries, racy acidity, very good drinking flow, an ideal partner for a balmy summer evening." Falstaff
read more- 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 Acidity: 6,00 g/l
- ph-Value: 3,26
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19044120 · 0,75 l · 10,40 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["La Segreta" Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“La Segreta” Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC 2019
Text to follow shortly. SUPERIORE.DE
read moreThis vintage has not been rated yet.
The 2018 vintage received the following awards:- Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 29,55 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,35 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,15 g/l
- Sulfite: 88 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,42
- Closure: twist lock
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19046019 · 0,75 l · 10,40 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Marena" Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2018]()
“Marena” Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 2018
Dark red with typical varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong, fleshy red wine with a nice spiciness and balanced finesse. SUPERIORE.DE
"Blueberries and blackcurrants with flowers and spices follow through to a medium body, firm tannins and a crisp finish." James Suckling
read more- 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: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19083818 · 0,75 l · 10,60 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["Shamaris" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“Shamaris” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019
Bright straw yellow. This pure Grillo smells of citrus fruit, melon and fine herbs. On the palate a present, fresh fruit, very juicy and with a mineral-salty vein in the aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of honeysuckle, tropical fruit and Mediterranean herbs are front and center on this fragrant white. Crisp and savory, the tangy palate features pineapple, grapefruit and ripe yellow apple alongside a mineral vein of saline." Wine Enthusiast
"Plenty of dried lemons, pears, fresh apples and minerals on the nose. Flowers, too, such as daffodils. Similar character showing on the full, layered palate with creamy texture and a fresh, vivid finish. Seriously done, as always." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 4 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 24,35 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,65 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,48
- Closure: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Food Recommendations: fish, seafood
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19080819 · 0,75 l · 10,60 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
!["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: glass closure
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2023
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19083919 · 0,75 l · 10,60 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
![Mandrarossa "Costadune" Perricone Rosato Terre Siciliane IGT 2019]()
Mandrarossa “Costadune” Perricone Rosato Terre Siciliane IGT 2019
Elegant soft pink. Subdued notes of rose blossom, strawberry and raspberry express exactly the springtime aroma one imagines under a sunny, fresh rosé of the fruity, autochthonous grape variety Perricone. SUPERIORE.DE
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Perricone
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 3 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 12,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,68 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,25 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3,12 g/l
- Sulfite: 90 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,46
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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![Mandrarossa "Costadune" Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT 2018]()
Mandrarossa “Costadune” Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT 2018
Lively and fascinating, autochthonous Sicilian with an intense aroma of red fruits and hints of sweet spices, fresh and fruity on the palate and wonderfully authentic. SUPERIORE.DE
"From vineyards in Menfi in the southwest of Sicily, this is a fragrant Frappato, full of pure strawberry and cherry on the nose and more juicy red fruits on a grainy, textured palate. Has a gentle undertow of acidity and light herbal touches. Beautiful." Decanter
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Frappato
- Cultivation: conventional
- Expansion: 8 months stainless steel
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 26,95 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,55 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 3,55 g/l
- Sulfite: 89 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,44
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16-18 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
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!["Olli" Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019]()
“Olli” Grillo Sicilia DOC 2019
The extremely popular white wine from Maccari has risen to DOC wine and is now called "Olli". It caresses the nose and palate with aromatic floral notes and yellow-fleshed fruit. Full of energy, with vigour and expressiveness right up to the finish line, this white wine from the Sicilian trend variety Grillo offers an exemplary value. SUPERIORE.DE
"Aromas of sliced pears and lemons. Full body and candied-melon character, as well as a lemon undertone." James Suckling
read more- Grape Variety: 100% Grillo
- Cultivation: close to nature
- Expansion: 6 months stainless steel tank
- Vegan Clearing: yes
- Development: stainless steel tank
- Filtration: yes
- Alcohol Content: 13,00 % vol
- Total Extract: 25,40 g/l
- Total Acidity: 5,60 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 2,90 g/l
- Sulfite: 109 mg/l
- ph-Value: 3,23
- Closure: natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
- Storage Potential: 2022
- Allergen Note: contains sulphites
stored air-conditioned19140319 · 0,75 l · 11,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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