CRIANTE
Alcamo
Sicily
The history of this small Azienda Agricola goes back three generations, when nonno Cosimo planted the first vines of Catarratto, a grape symbol of the area and the varietal who is considered to express the terroir of Alcamo at its best.
The farm covers approximately 25 hectares of vines, farmed in accordance to the principles of organics and biodynamics. Olive groves, vegetables and a variety of ancient Sicilian grains are also cultivated across the estate.
Since the very first harvest, the two expressions that have represented Criante are Catarratto and Perricone, to which the Grillo and the Nero d'Avola subsequently followed. The choice to use a number of different, indigenous varietals is because they are each manifestations of their respective and specific districts of origin found across the region.
Grillo, G22
Vintage 2022
Style White
Region Alcamo, Sicily
Varieties Grillo
ABV 13%
Soils Clay, limestone
Farming Organic, Biodynamic
Winemaking Vines are an average of 11 years old and are grown at 360m of altitude. The wine is processed is stainless steel tanks and spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts. Rested to age in tank on fine lees for 6 months.
Tasting Note On the nose it displays white pear, pineapple, gentle citrus with a lovely herbal lift and a round, layered palate.
Perricone, P20
Vintage 2020
Style Red
Region Alcamo, Sicily
Varieties Perricone
ABV
Soils Clay, limestone, sand
Farming Organic, Biodynamic
Winemaking From their younger vines planted at the bottom of the hill in the Contrada Valle. The fruit is de-stemmed and vinified in stainless steel tanks with a maceration lasting approximately 3 weeks. The wine is aged for 12 months in tank before bottling.
Tasting Note A great, rustic Sicilian red with notes of red plums, black cherry, figs and prunes blended with savoury aromas of tobacco and cedar.