Many grapes are made into raisins, used in local cooking, and Sicilian grapes also play a large role in creating dessert wines, which require a higher concentration of grapes and are consumed in smaller quantities. In fact, in the world of international wine, Sicily is renowned for the many outstanding dessert wines, such as the world-famous Marsala, Moscato di Pantelleria & Malvasia delle Lipari.
The traditional varieties cultivated on the island include: red grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola (today experiencing a significant renaissance in the market), Nerello Cappuccio and Mascalese, Carricante, Nocera, Perricone and Frappato; white grape varieties such as Catarratto, Grecanico, Grillo, Inzolia, Malvasia delle Lipari and Zibibbo or Moscato. In addition to the traditional varieties listed above, today there are numerous non-traditional varieties grown on the island which include: red varieties such as Cabernet-Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Merlot; white varieties such as Chardonnay, Viognier, Muller Thurgau and Sauvignon blanc.
Bordeaux-style wine
Lacroix is a Superior Bordeaux produced by the merger of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It is an elegant, velvety and fruity wine with a ruby red color.
Typical bouquet with red berry fruits scents; full and well balanced taste with a refine and persistent structure. Combine with cheeses and cold cuts, typical dishes of the Sicilian cuisine
Pezat Blanc is a dry white Bordeaux produced from Sauvignon Blanc grapes with the addition of Muscadelle which gives it an exotic note. It is a fresh and fruity wine with a refreshing finish.
Chardonnay IGT originally from the Bourgogne and Champagne regions. This splendid variety has been exported all over the world, so to affirm its importance as the best known white in the world. Here in Sicily it has found an optimum environment to reach a good level of ripeness But above all, thanks to our wine-making techniques, it has expressed unique and territorial characteristics.
This is one of Sicily’s best loved vines, the most Sicilian of the Sicilian varieties, and the most ubiquitous of all varieties on the island. It is now well known all over the world, prompting countries with new wine traditions to attempt imitations to no avail.
It is unclear whether the name derives originally from the Persian city of Shyraz or from Siracuse, a town in which it may have been cultivated in the past. Cultivated primarily and with great success in France, in northern Rodan, where it gave life some of the greatest red French wines.
This French vine species is originally from Gironde. It had a leading role to play in creating some of the most celebrated Bordeaux wines. It appeared in Italy in 1800, spreading through the entire peninsula, and married extremely well with many native varieties. Merlot Patria’s properties heighten the senses in the way only a good wine can and make it stand out from other classic red wines.
The sun and the favourable climate means these grapes produce extraordinary wines with extraordinary flavours and colours, ensuring they bear DOC status.
The sun and the favourable climate means these grapes produce extraordinary wines with extraordinary flavours and colours, ensuring they bear DOC status.
Les Asteries was the first of Saint-Emilion's micro-cuvée wines and is produced from eighty-year-old vines that survived the devastating frost of 1956.
Chateau Teyssier is one of the best selling Grand Crus Saint Emilion. Produced from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes and aged in French oak, it is a rich, velvety and spicy wine.
Cru Vigna di Pettineo - Organic Frappato
Frappato Vigna di Pettineo is one of the crus of the Maggio winery, obtained from the rediscovery and valorization of native grapes coming from the beautiful Pettineo vineyards. Young and fresh organic wine, Frappato Vigna di Pettineo is an expression of the Sicilian winemaking tradition in Vittoria. A red wine of unmistakable pleasantness and extraordinary elegance.
Cru Vigna di Pettineo – Organic Nero d'Avola
Nero d'Avola Vigna di Pettineo is one of the crus of the Maggio winery, obtained from the rediscovery and valorization of the native Sicilian vine par excellence grown in the beautiful Pettineo vineyards. A full-bodied and structured organic wine, Nero d'Avola Vigna di Pettineo is an expression of the Sicilian winemaking tradition in Vittoria. A red wine with a strong character and a high alcohol content.
Cru Vigna di Pettineo – Organic Grillo
Grillo Vigna di Pettineo is one of the crus of the Maggio winery, obtained from the rediscovery and valorization of the native Sicilian white grape variety coming from the beautiful Pettineo vineyards. A harmonious organic wine with great organoleptic depth, Grillo Vigna di Pettineo is an expression of the Sicilian winemaking tradition in Vittoria. A fragrant and soft white wine, with good aging potential.
Considered the top of Sicilian enology as to be the only one, to date, to deserve mention DOCG with the Presidential Decree of 29/05/73, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Vigna di Pettineo can also use the label "Classic" being produced in the City of Vittoria. Perfect blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato that ensure the right balance between structure and perfumes.
Amongae is the name of an ancient chalice that greek mythology relies on the virtue of truth. Find a right match with dishes of Ragusa, red meats, roasts and stews game, mature cheeses.
The name of this wine stems from the comparison of sensations one feels when first tasting it while resting in its barrel. Well balanced and quite pleasant, it spurs you to indulge in enjoying it by spending some time in reminiscing about pleasant bygone times or in making future plans, which is a typical featur of winter time and its colors.