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Sicily is blessed with
all the natural elements necessary, including the wind and the
sun, on which the winegrower relies for the production of quality
grapes.
Casa Vinicola Firriato, which is in the heart of the region with
the densest concentration of vineyards in Italy, was created during
the mid 1980s. The strength of this company is its youth and its
producers, Salvatore and Vinzia Di Gaetano, that synthesized their
entrepreneurial spirit in tenacity and determination.
They firmly believe that succeeding in using the resources of one
of the most suitable territories in the world for wine growing
can lead to the production not only of high quality grapes but
also of great wines.
The philosophy of the company is the following:
- the enhancement of autochthon grapes,
- the use of international vines best suited to Sicilian conditions,
- a focused marketing together with a pricing strategy based on
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SANTAGOSTINO
Baglio Soria - RED 2005 |
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It seemed to everyone
to be an impossible enterprise to improve on what was
considered the top of the top Sicilian red wines of the new generation. But we
have. It is even more intense and with a deep ruby red colour, beautiful notes
of
mature red fruits, and an underlying hint of spices conferred by these
exceptional grapes. The palate notes the caressing elegant tannins that give
it a
long, warm persistent finish, making it stand out in a world context.
Classification IGT
Sicilia
Grape varieties 50%
Nero D'Avola - 50% Syrah
Vineyards location Territory
of Trapani, Soria Estate 100-180 mt. a.s.l.
Alcohol
14.5% by vol.
Tasting notes Deep
ruby red colour, beautiful notes of mature red fruits
(cherry, strawberry) and hints of spices.Warm persistent
finish
Glass Tulip-shaped
goblets of medium size and height
Serving temperature 16/18°C
Pairing Ideal
accompaniment to roast, grilled meat, game
and flavoured medium-aged cheese
AWARDS |
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Chiaramonte
Nero d'Avola is the personification of Sicily's most important
native grape variety - from its intense purple colour to its
unmistakable
character. Made from 100 % Nero d'Avola, the nose is a rush of
black
fruits and spices - the palate is extraordinary round and complete,
with a
completely natural and effortless balance of tannin and acidity,
structure
and length.
Classification IGT Sicilia
Grape varieties 100% Nero D'Avola
Vineyards location Territory
of Trapani, Guarini Estate 250-400 mt. a.s.l.
Alcohol
14% by vol.
Tasting notes Red
fruits and spices bouquet; round and complete palate
with a right balance of tannins and acidity
Glass Tulip-shaped
goblets of medium size and
height
Serving temperature 16/18°C.
Pairing
Ideal accompaniment to roast, grilled meat,
game and
flavoured medium-aged cheese
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ALTAVILLA
DELLA CORTE - WHITE 2006 |
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A variety
with an extraordinary, universal appeal: Grillo 100 %. First
brought to Sicily by the Phoenicians, it has managed to survive
since then by appealing to countless generations of winedrinkers.
First of all it entices with its brilliant golden colour;
then seduces with its intoxicating and complex aromas of
almonds, apples, white flowers with hints of sage, thyme
and rosemary. The palate shows Grillo's noble breed with
a full, yet caressing structure. Finally, the perfect equilibrium
of fruit, texture and acidity crown Grillo's natural birth
right as a wine of unique character.
Classification IGT Sicilia
Grape varieties 100% Grillo
Vineyards location Territory
of Trapani, Guarini Estate 300-400
mt. a.s.l.
Alcohol
13.5 % by vol.
Tasting notes
Brilliant golden yellow colour; notes of white
flowers, delicate
in the finish with hints of almonds and aromatic
herbs: sage, thyme and rosemary
Glass
Tulip-shaped goblets of medium size and
height
Serving temperature 12/14°C.
Pairing
Hors d'oeuvres and seafood: fish and
shellfish; medium-age
cheese and white meat |
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"Art in a bottle" |
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