Grillo
Curatolo
Grape variety: Grillo
Denomination: D.O.C. Sicilia
Alcohol: 12,50%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 100 to 200 m above sea level, mainly hilly orography with medium-textured soils that tend to be clayey with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 80/120 quintals
Vinification: soft pressing, static sedimentation and fermentation at controlled temperature at 16° C for 20 days, storage and maturation in steel
Tasting Notes
Color: straw yellow
Smell: delicate, with notes of white fruit
Taste: pleasant, persistent, with a good flavor and freshness
Longevity: 24 months
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Pairing: to combine with vegetarian cuisine and seafood first courses, excellent with grilled white meat, and fresh cheeses.
Inzolia
Curatolo
Grape variety: Inzolia
Denomination: I.G.P. Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 12,50%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 50 to 120 m asl , mixed orography between hilly and flat with mainly fertile clayey soils
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 80/120 quintals
Vinification: soft pressing, static sedimentation and fermentation at controlled temperature at 16° C for 20 days, storage and maturation in steel
Tasting Notes
Color: straw yellow with light greenish reflections
Smell: delicate with floral and fruity notes
Taste: harmonious, delicate, with excellent flavor and freshness
Longevity: 24 months
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Pairing: ideal as an aperitif, it is excellent with seafood, shellfish and all fish-based dishes
Viognier
Curatolo
Grape variety: Viognier
Denomination: I.G.P. Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 12,50%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 100 to 150 m above sea level, mainly flat terrain with medium-textured soils that tend to be limestone with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 70/100 quintals
Vinification: soft pressing, static sedimentation and fermentation at controlled temperature at 16° C for 20 days, storage and maturation in steel
Tasting Notes
Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections
Smell: elegant, floral
Taste: aromatic, fine, persistent, with an excellent flavor
Longevity: 24 months
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Pairing: pairing as an aperitif, it exalts in an exceptional way the typical Mediterranean dishes based on fish and shellfish
Zibibbo
Curatolo
Grape variety: Zibibbo
Denomination: I.G.P. Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 12,50%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala and Trapani
Territory: altitude from 100 to 150 m above sea level, mainly flat terrain with medium-textured soils that tend to be limestone with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 70/100 quintals
Vinification: soft pressing, static sedimentation and fermentation at controlled temperature at 16° C for 20 days, storage and maturation in steel
Tasting Notes
Color: straw yellow
Smell: intense and persistent with notes of tropical fruit and white flowers
Taste: aromatic, mineral, with excellent flavor
Longevity: 24 months
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Pairing: as an aperitif, it exalts in an exceptional way the typical Mediterranean dishes based on fish and shellfish
Rosato
Curatolo
Grape variety: Sangiovese
Denomination: I.G.P. Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 12,50%
Zone Production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 30 to 200 m asl , flat orography with medium-textured calcareous soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 80/100 quintals
Vinification: maceration with the skins for 1 day at 26°C. Racking, fermentation at 18°C, storage and maturation in concrete tanks
Tasting Notes:
Color: pale pink
Smell: fine, biding and fruity
Taste: soft, delicate and fragrant
Longevity: 24 months
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Pairing: excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with dishes based on white meat and Mediterranean fish
Perricone
Curatolo
Grape variety: Perricone
Denomination: I.G.P Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 13,50%
Zone Production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 30 to 200 m asl, flat orography with medium-textured calcareous soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 80/100 quintals
Vinification: maceration with the skins 16-18 days at 26° C. Racking, storage and maturation in concrete tanks
Tasting Notes
Color: amaranth red
Smell: spicy with a bouquet of red berry fruit
Taste: armonious with an excellent structure with velvety tannins
Longevity: 48 months
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Pairing: excellent with grilled vegetables, cold cuts, soups, red meats
Frappato
Curatolo
Grape variety: Frappato
Denomination: I.G.P Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 13,50%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 30 to 200 m asl, flat orography with medium-textured calcareous soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 80/100 quintals
Vinification: maceration with the skins 16-18 days at 26° C. Racking, storage and maturation in concrete tanks
Tasting Notes
Color: red alive
Smell: fine with hints of red fruit
Taste: persistent with an excellent structure given by delicate tannins
Longevity: 48 months
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Pairing: excellent with grilled vegetables, cold cuts, soups, red meats
Syrah
Curatolo
Grape variety: Syrah
Denomination: I.G.P Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 13,50%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 150 to 400 m asl, mainly flat terrain with medium-textured soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 80/100 quintals
Vinification: maceration with the skins 16-18 days at 26° C. Racking, storage and maturation in concrete tanks
Tasting Notes
Color: red ruby intense
Smell: spicy, structured with notes of ripe red fruit
Taste: well structured supported by soft tannins
Longevity: 48 months
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Pairing: it goes well with cold cuts, red meats, game, smoked cheeses and herbs
Nerello Mascalese
Curatolo
Grape variety: Nerello Mascalese
Denomination: I.G.P Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 13,50%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 150 to 300 m asl, mainly hilly orography with medium-textured soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 70/110 quintals
Vinification: maceration with the skins 16-18 days at 26° C. Racking, storage and maturation in concrete tanks
Tasting Notes
Color: red tenuous
Smell: balanced, persistent with notes of red fruit fresh
Taste: soft, well structured
Longevity: 48 months
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Pairing: goes well with risotto, red meats, aged cheeses
Nero D’Avola
Curatolo
Grape variety: Nero D’Avola
Denomination: D.O.C. Sicilia
Alcohol: 13,50 %
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 150 to 300 m asl, mainly hilly orography with medium-textured soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare with yields of 70/110 quintals
Vinification: maceration with the skins 16-18 days at 26° C. Racking storage and aging in concrete tanks
Tasting notes
Color: red ruby intense with violet hues
Smell: persistent with notes of red fruit ( cherries and cherry)
Taste: balanced, soft, well structured
Longevity: 48 months
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Pairing: goes well with risotto, red meats, savory cheeses