“Firraru Family & Friends” Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT 2022 (BIO)

Feudo Maccari | Sicily
Feudo Maccari | Strada Provinciale Noto Pachino Km 13.5 | IT 96017 Noto

19140422 · 0,75 l · 65,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In Sicily, "Firraru" is not just a profession – it symbolises precision craftsmanship and quiet dignity. The blacksmith who moulds lasting values with patience, fire and strength. Feudo Maccari dedicates its most impressive white wine to this image: a single-varietal Grillo, which, like no other, makes the combination of origin, patience and depth tangible. The name was deliberately chosen because the wine is artisanal, elegant, precise and at the same time uncompromisingly Sicilian. The grapes come from high-altitude plots in the south-east of the island, where the limestone-rich soil and proximity to the sea give the Grillo structure and salty tension. Manual harvesting, gentle pressing and slow fermentation form the basis – the wine then matures for 12 months on the fine lees in Liters French oak tonneaux, with some of the wine also being matured in concrete eggs. Here too, the organic approach is not just a label, but is reflected in the clarity and vitality of the wine.

A sparkling straw yellow colour with a golden green hue in the glass. The aroma is multi-layered: yellow citrus fruit, fresh apricot, white peach and a hint of fennel, plus smoky notes from the subtle wood ageing and a hint of flint. Powerful but focussed on the palate: a polished acidity pervades the ripe fruit, supported by a creamy texture and subtle, mineral length. The finish lingers with saltiness and fine spice – like an echo of the sea that shapes this wine. Firraru is a Grillo that convinces with depth, origin and intention – and which deliberately takes its time to work. Ideal with grilled fish, shellfish, sweetbreads or mature goat's cheese – or simply as the quiet highlight of a long evening with people you appreciate. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with golden reflections. Very complex bouquet of yellow apple, apricot, pineapple and mango on the nose, accompanied by jasmine blossom and some almonds. Great entry on the palate with a delicate mellowness, lots of juiciness and harmonious freshness, very fruity in the long final." Falstaff

"Intense roasted aromas on the nose, with apricot, peach and a mix of candied fruit. Light on the palate with a soft, rich texture and a long, roasted aftertaste. The whole is balanced by a zesty acidity. An ambitious wine." James Suckling