Feudo Maccari

Neré comes from organic cultivation on volcanic soils near Noto, where the vines benefit from cool breezes and intense sunlight – a terroir that balances ripeness and freshness. Rich ruby-violet colour, very clear and intense bouquet with strong notes of dark fruit and a hint of violets. Juicy, fresh with lots of ripe berry fruit on the palate. Round, supple and dense with a fruity, savoury final, serve chilled. SUPERIORE.DE

Pale yellow with a greenish tinge – even in the glass, Olli evokes a Sicilian summer breeze. This single-varietal Grillo comes from organic vineyards near Noto, where the vines are rooted in limestone-rich soil and cooled by the sea breeze. Citrus, white peach, a hint of sage and a touch of salty sea air – the bouquet is fresh and charming. On the palate, it is dry, lively and full of vibrant fruit, accompanied by delicate minerality and a pleasant finish. Ageing in stainless-steel tanks preserves its freshness and drinkability. An energetic wine with vigour and expressiveness right through to the finish, this crisp and balanced white made from the trendy Sicilian Grillo variety offers excellent value. SUPERIORE.DE

A delicate salmon pink with coppery highlights – a rosé that exudes Mediterranean elegance even in the glass. Made from Nero d'Avola (30-year-old vines) grown on the hillsides near Noto, where limestone soils and sea breezes lend the wine freshness and character. On the nose, redcurrant, sour cherry, a hint of hibiscus and subtle spice. On the palate, it is juicy, light-footed and with well-integrated acidity that combines freshness with drinkability. A Sicilian rosé with style and lightness – ideal for warm evenings, dreams of the sea and those little escapes from everyday life. SUPERIORE.DE

Saia is the pride and joy of Feudo Maccari – a Nero d'Avola made from old bush vines rooted in the barren, limestone-rich soils around Noto. The name refers to the ancient Arabic irrigation channels of Sicily – a symbol of lifelines in a sun-scorched landscape. This wine, too, is an expression of terroir, patience and resilience: a Nero d'Avola that could scarcely be more purist or powerful. The vines are on average 35 to 45 years old and are trained using the Alberello method, which reduces yields but maximises concentration and depth. Following selective hand-harvesting, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, after which the wine matures for twelve months in French barriques. This gentle vinification preserves the balance between structure, ripeness and freshness.

Passopisciaro, where the estate is situated, is a land of antiquity: some of Italy's oldest vineyards are found here, some over a hundred years old and still growing on their own roots. This wine comes from young vines that have yet to prove themselves: pure Nerello Mascalese grown as bush vines, organically cultivated, facing north at an altitude of 700 metres on Mount Etna, Europe's highest volcano. Animaetnea aims to convey the soul of Etna through its wines; this is the project's guiding principle. Fermentation and maceration together last 14 days at a controlled temperature, after which the wine rests for a year in a stainless-steel tank and, following bottling, for a further three months.

With "Family & Friends", Feudo Maccari reinterprets the concept of a Mediterranean white wine – not as a light, casual accompaniment, but as brooding, characterful Grillo born within the Moretti family. The wine was originally intended solely for private occasions – a labour of love which, through its name, now celebrates the connection to people and moments that mean more than mere consumption. The grapes used (label: "only the best grapes") come from strictly selected plots around Noto, where calcareous soils, salty sea breezes and intense sunshine shape the wine's aromas and structure. A complex, vibrant wine with structure and balance.

The blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah combines the aristocratic depth of Cabernet with the seductive flavour of Syrah - both grape varieties that find Mediterranean ripeness in the chalky, sun-drenched soils around Noto. Cultivated organically, this wine conveys the sunshine of Sicily with a down-to-earth character and structure. The wine was originally only intended for private occasions – a heartfelt project that today celebrates with its name the connection to people and moments that are more than mere consumption. The grapes for it (label: "only the best grapes") come from strictly selected plots around Noto, where chalky soils, salt winds and intense sunlight characterise the aroma and structure.

On the northern slope of Mount Etna, black is not a mood but the finest "building material": the terraces of the Contrada Santo Spirito near Passopisciaro are laid out in layers of lava stone, at an altitude of 700 metres. Animaetnea is the Etna project run by Antonio Moretti, who also manages the Tuscan estate Tenuta Sette Ponti, and the project's guiding principle is: a wine does not have to be perfect; it must be authentic. The lava soil, altitude and wind have largely kept phylloxera and mildew at bay here; as a result, almost all the vines are grown on their own roots, trained as bush vines. The wine's name evokes the glow of a flowing lava flow. Carricante, blended with Minnella, is fermented at a controlled temperature and aged for only a short time, followed by a few months' bottle ageing.

A deep, dark, sparkling ruby red. The bouquet offers an opulent array of dark red fruits, intense and full-bodied. Right from the very first sip, it displays a depth that is unrivalled in this price range. It is nothing short of spectacular to witness the heights to which this wine is capable of elevating the connoisseur. Yet it always impresses with an indescribable balance. Maharis is never cloying or jammy; rather, its medley of dark fruits, spices, aged leather and a subtle smoky note is always perfectly balanced with a truly surprising freshness and vibrancy. final is long, velvety and richly textured. Magnificent! SUPERIORE.DE

The estate describes it as a new "amphitheatre of wine", shaped by centuries of volcanic eruptions. At an altitude of 700 metres, facing north-east, there are bush vines of the Nerello Mascalese variety, averaging around seventy years old; many were planted before the phylloxera epidemic and remain on their own roots to this day. The soil varies between sand, ash and scree on lava flows, with extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night. The name Animardente derives from the volcano's interior, from its ceaseless activity, and from the embers and colour of the magma. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, followed by ageing in large oak casks, and the wine is only released for sale after a long period of maturation.

Animanaturale from vines over 60 years old is the lightest and freshest wine from the new Animaetna line of the small garage winery Contrada Santa Spirito, which belongs to Feudo Maccari. Matured almost entirely in amphorae, the Nerello Mascalese grape presents itself here in all its fruitiness and freshness, completely unadulterated and pure. The grapes are foot-pressed, spontaneous fermentation is carried out using the grapes' own yeasts, racking and bottling take place according to the phases of the moon. On the palate, the flavours of red fruits and berries are tangy and vibrant with a precise and very mineral finish. SUPERIORE.DE

In Sicily, "Firraru" is not simply a profession – it is a symbol of artisanal precision and quiet dignity. The blacksmith who, with patience, fire and strength, forges enduring values. Feudo Maccari dedicates its most impressive white wine to this image: a single-varietal Grillo that, like almost no other, brings to life the connection between terroir, patience and depth. The name has been chosen deliberately, for the wine is artisanal, elegant, precise and, at the same time, uncompromisingly Sicilian. The grapes come from a high-altitude plot in the south-east of the island, where the limestone-rich soil and proximity to the sea lend the Grillo structure and a salty edge. Hand-picking, gentle pressing and slow fermentation form the foundation – the wine is then aged for 12 months on the fine lees inLiters French oakLiters, with a portion also matured in concrete eggs.

The Nero d'Avola grapes for the very rare Sultana come from a steeply sloping, bush-shaped vineyard facing north-west. The soil here is white with a limestone matrix, rich in minerals and drainage capacity. The pronounced slope and very poor soil reinforce the pedoclimatic characteristics in which the Nero d'Avola plants find a natural habitat. It is an extreme terroir, a combination of environmental and human factors, that distinguishes the Sultana vineyard from other vineyards. The light reflected by the white soils enhances the characteristics and ultimately the quality of the grapes from the vineyard. SUPERIORE.DE

The single vineyard Guarnaschelli is a 60-year-old vineyard with a slight westerly exposure. A loamy matrix of brown skeletal soils can be found here. This generous soil, characterised by limestone, gives the wines finesse and minerality. Here, the plants produce grapes of consistently high quality every year - the result of deep roots and restrained, intelligent vineyard work. The strong exposure to the sun is tempered by constant winds blowing from all directions. This sets in motion a play of temperature fluctuations from which the old vines benefit to produce complex and aromatic grapes.

Feudo Maccari's two new Nero d'Avola vineyard sites are the result of an endeavour to highlight the identity characteristics of particularly suitable vineyards, leading to ever more precise expressions of Nero d'Avola. This 6-bottle gift box contains 3 bottles of each of the two single-vineyard wines.