Nosiola is the only autochthonous white variety in Trentino, present since the time of the Council of Trent. The origin of the name has not yet been clarified. Many maintain<br />that it derives its name from hazelnut, due to the colour of the grapes when ripe, while others believe that it is the aroma of the wines that recalls that of wild hazelnuts.<br />What we do know is that it is a versatile variety, which like few others in the world can produce both great sweet wines and still white wines with a savoury character that<br />can age for many decades.<br /><br />Once widespread throughout the province, Nosiola was mainly grown on the Pressano hill and in the Valle dei Laghi. In recent times, the variety has undergone a major<br />downsizing in favour of international varieties to the extent that it has become almost 'rare'. Today it covers a cultivated area of only 65 hectares. As winegrowers, attached<br />to our territory and our traditions, we are happy to contribute to its preservation.<br /><br />Type of wine: White wine<br />Format: (Litres) 0.75<br />Production area: Nosiola is planted in the highest vineyards on the edge of the forest at an altitude of about 500 metres to the north-east of Pressano. Nosiola flowers early<br />and prefers high, well-ventilated and sunny areas. The vineyard is west-facing and has loose soil on a deep, fertile dolomite dejection cone. The vines have an average age of<br />35 years and are trained to the simple pergola system, with a density of about 3500 plants per hectare.<br />Vinification Part of the grapes are destemmed and macerated for 4-5 days until the 'cap rises'. At this point a cuvèe is made from the directly pressed grapes and<br />fermentation continues partly in stainless steel containers and partly in large acacia barrels. The acacia wood allows us to combine the advantages of vinification in wood<br />with the preservation of the fine and delicate bouquet of Nosiola. The wine remains in contact with its own yeast for about 9 months before being bottled at the end of the<br />summer.<br />

San Giovanni Della Sala<br />Orvieto DOC Classico Superiore<br /><br /><br />Climate: 2020 will be remembered as a tendentially dry year. The winter, almost completely devoid of rain, was dominated by temperatures that were not too cold. The<br />spring weather, which arrived slightly later than in previous years, was characterised by mild days and temperatures above seasonal averages, with the exception of a few<br />cooler periods at the beginning of April. Then, from June until almost mid-August, the warm and dry weather led to an early ripening of the grapes. A summer thunderstorm<br />towards the end of August refreshed the later varieties such as Grechetto and Procanico, ensuring that they reached a good degree of ripeness while maintaining freshness<br />and fragrance. The harvest of Grechetto, Viognier and Pinot Bianco for San Giovanni della Sala began around the last week of August and ended with the harvest of<br />Procanico towards the middle of September.<br /><br /><br />Vinification: on arrival at the winery, the grapes were vinified separately by variety to enhance the varietal characteristics. Part of the must underwent cold maceration,<br />remaining in contact with its skins for about 6 hours at a temperature of 10 °C, before being combined with the must obtained from the soft direct pressing of the grapes. The<br />must thus obtained was transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of 16 °C. The wine remained on its lees for a<br />few months to improve its structure, elegance and minerality until it was blended and bottled.<br /><br />Historical data: San Giovanni was born from the vineyards of the ancient Castello della Sala from the union of indigenous Grechetto and Procanico grapes with those of Pinot<br />Bianco and Viognier to tell the Orvieto Classico according to a new style. The first vintage of Castello della Sala Orvieto Classico was 1990.<br /><br />Tasting notes: San Giovanni della Sala has a light straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. On the nose, pleasant notes of tropical fruit combine with light mineral<br />sensations. On the palate it stands out for its balance between structure and freshness with good flavour and a pleasant persistence of yellow flesh fruit.<br /><br />Alcohol content: 12.0% Vol.<br />

An unforgettable Mediterranean aromatic, the result of heroic viticulture, Lighea 2020 is characterised by a broad and rich bouquet combined with a fresh mineral vein.<br /><br />DENOMINATION: Sicilia Doc Zibibbo<br />GRAPE: Zibibbo (Muscat of Alexandria)<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Southwest Sicily, grapes grown on the island of Pantelleria; districts: Khamma, Mulini, Mueggen, Serraglia, Barone, Ghirlanda, Gibbiuna, Monastero.<br />SOILS AND CLIMATE: altitude from 20 to 400 m above sea level; orography: complex, typically volcanic, with land cultivated mainly on terraces. Soils: sandy of lava origin<br />with a sub-acid or neutral reaction; deep and fertile, well endowed with minerals. The island is known for its sun and wind, with mild winters and little rain and dry, windy<br />summers.<br />VINEYARD: The vines are grown in basins using the low Pantesco sapling system. The Pantelleria alberello vine has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as<br />a 'creative and sustainable' practice. This is the first time an agricultural practice has been considered an intangible and cultural asset. Plant density from 2,500 to 3,600<br />plants/ha with a yield of 50-60 quintals/ha.<br />VINTAGE: on Pantelleria, where Donnafugata cultivates 68 hectares of vineyards spread over 14 different districts, the 2020 vintage was slightly less rainy, with 433 mm of<br />rain compared to the average of 462 mm*. The quantity produced is in line with the average production of Donnafugata on the island; the quality of the grapes brought to the<br />cellar is excellent. The wines of the 2020 vintage stand out for their aromatic intensity and excellent freshness.* The rainfall recorded from 1 October to 30 September of the<br />following year is taken into account; the average is calculated from the 2013 harvest.<br />HARVEST: the harvest of Zibibbo at Donnafugata traditionally lasts for about 4 weeks, in the 14 districts where the estate has its vineyards, which differ in altitude,<br />exposure, proximity or distance from the sea; the 2020 harvest began on 17 August and ended on 9 September.<br />VINIFICATION: fermentation takes place in steel at a temperature of 14-16°C. Maturation in tank for two months and three months in bottle before release.<br />TASTING DATA: alcohol 12.25 % vol., total acidity 5.7 g/l., pH 3.33.<br />TASTING NOTES (15/02/2021): Lighea 2020 is bright straw yellow in colour with greenish highlights. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the classic notes of<br />orange blossom are combined with citrus (citron and bergamot) and exotic fruit (lychee). In the mouth the fruity and floral notes return, accompanied by a marked freshness,<br />with good persistence and a pleasant mineral finish.<br />LONGEVITY: to be enjoyed over 4-5 years.<br />FOOD&amp;WINE: Try it with raw fish, shellfish and tempura (fish or vegetable based). We recommend it with all blue fish. Serve in medium-sized goblets, can be uncorked at<br />the moment, excellent at 9-11°C.<br />WHEN YOU WISH: To share the pleasures of the table by pairing a single wine with different dishes. Get together and intrigue all your friends, from the curious to the<br />passionate.<br />DIALOGUE WITH ART: 'From the messy sun-coloured hair the sea water dripped on the wide-open green eyes' ... This is how Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa describes<br />Lighea, the bewitching mermaid who is the central character in one of his stories and who gave rise to a complex and innovative wine and an equally original label. It was not<br />easy,' says Gabriella, founder of Donnafugata with her husband Giacomo, 'to print this label and preserve the thousands of shades of the island's colours, portrayed in the<br />original sketch.<br />FIRST VINTAGE: 1990.<br /><br />Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)<br />

Vin Santo<br /><br />Historical evidence tells of the existence of Vino Santo as early as the 16th century in the vicinity of Castel Toblino, and it is certain that a Vino Santo Puro was produced<br />from the Rauten vineyards in Sarche as early as 1825 (diploma Melbourne Australia 1880-1881).<br /><br />The ancient tradition, masterfully perpetrated up to the Salvetta brothers, comes back to life with the Salvetta Winery: the long and complex process leads to the birth of this<br />great meditation wine.<br /><br />Harvested late, in fact, the Nosiola bunches are left to rest in well-ventilated areas on the 'Arele', the racks on which the grapes dry naturally for several months, until they<br />are pressed during Holy Week, between March and April of the year following the harvest. The wine is then left to ferment and refine for five years in oak barrels and steel,<br />until bottling.<br /><br />The result is a sweet wine to be enjoyed at a temperature of 10 - 12 degrees, on its own or with dry desserts. The combination with blue cheeses and foie gras is<br />exceptional.<br /><br />The vintages currently being aged are those of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 harvests, while the 2009 and 2011 vintages are on sale.<br />

MOMA BIANCO<br /><br />Tasting notes: intense, persistent with fruit notes of pear and apple. Elegant, tasty and harmonious.<br />Ideal temperature: 8/10°.<br />Food pairing: perfect with antipasti with fish as well as first courses, grilled fish and fresh, creamy cheeses.<br /><br />Organoleptic description: three grape varieties, one autochthonous - the Trebbiano - and two international - Sauvignon and Chardonnay - make for a unique wine. Three<br />perfectly balanced elements guarantee a fine and at the same time resolute result.<br /><br />Appellation: Trebbiano Chardonnay Rubicone IGT<br />Grape varieties: Trebbiano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon<br />Alcohol content: 13 % vol.<br />

A wine with a great structure, elegant, rich in aromas and of remarkable longevity. These characteristics derive from a very low yield per hectare, the delayed harvesting of<br />selected grapes and maturation in steel for at least one year before bottling.<br /><br />Type of wine: dry white.<br />Area of origin: Castelli di Jesi hills in the area known as Classica.<br />Soil: medium-textured, with areas rich in clay alternating with sandy areas.<br />Grapes: pure Verdicchio.<br />Yield per hectare: 70 q<br />Processing: harvesting of the grapes when fully ripe with accurate selection; soft pressing of the whole bunches, cleaning of the cold must and fermentation at low<br />temperature.<br />Ageing: 15 months in stainless steel tanks at 10° C on the noble lees and maturation in the bottle for 4 months in a thermo-conditioned room.<br />Colour: straw yellow.<br />Intense, elegant, fruity bouquet with hints of citrus fruits.<br />Taste: persuasive, soft, with great character, long lasting flavour, warm and elegant.<br />Consumption: up to 10 years.<br />Recommended with first courses, fish and white meat with aromatic herbs.<br />Serving temperature: 12° C<br />

Sauvignon Blanc is an international grape variety grown in many areas of the world. The two schools (zones) of reference are French; the Loire Valley, which produces<br />particularly aromatic, savoury and mineral Sauvignons, and the Bordeaux zone, which often blends this variety with Semillon, giving it structure and body. In both cases,<br />elegance and finesse are characteristic of only the best wines.<br />The right bank of the Isonzo, with its warm and stony soils, decisive for a superior structure, and a climate favoured in the temperature change by the ventilation of Balkan<br />origin and by Mediterranean influences due to its proximity to the sea, is a site of great potential for following what can be called 'the Friulian way to Sauvignon Blanc'.<br /><br />Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc<br />Denomination: DOC Friuli Isonzo<br />Vineyard: Cultivated with organic fertilisation and integrated phytosanitary defence (EU regulations) with abolition of chemical weeding.<br />Vinification: Fermentation in steel tanks (20-22 °C), combined maturation in stainless steel/wood on fine deposit for 11 months with frequent bâtonnage. Bottling and aging in<br />bottle for a minimum of 12 months.<br />Harvest: By hand with careful selection of grapes.<br />Alcohol content: 13,5 % Vol.<br />Serving temperature: 11° C<br />A very respectable vintage for this variety. The 'Friulian way to Sauvignon Blanc' is exalted for its aromatic and structural combination. A wine for collectors, perfect with rich<br />fish dishes and fresh cheeses.<br />

Gris is a pure Pinot Grigio from a single vineyard where all the vines have reached productive maturity.<br />After the start of fermentation in steel, this continues and is completed in 500-litre French oak casks, followed by 11 months of maturation on fine deposit in the same<br />fermentation containers. During this period, the aromatic range increases without changing the original characteristics of the vine.<br />Grape variety: Pinot Grigio<br />Denomination: DOC Friuli Isonzo<br />Vineyard: Cultivated with organic fertilisation and ingested phytosanitary defence (EU regulations) with abolition of chemical weeding.<br />Harvest: By hand with careful selection of the bunches.<br />Vinification: Fermentation in 500 lg French oak barrels (22-24° C), maturation in the same containers as the fermentation on fine deposit for 11 months with frequent<br />bâtonage. Bottling and refining in bottle for a minimum of 12 months.<br />Alcohol content: 13,5 % Vol.<br />Serving temperature: 11° C.<br /><br />An ample and complex wine with fruity hints of pears and warm balsamic notes. Long and persistent finish. This wine goes well with fish and white meat dishes.<br />

It is strange how a grape variety that is so popular throughout the world was confused in Friuli with Pinot Bianco until the late 1970s.<br />Although the entire eastern part of this region has great potential, the variety has not yet entered the hearts of producers, but there are examples that show how this variety<br />can compete with the great Chardonnays of the world.<br />Jurosa is one of them, and its northern, sunny character marks its evolutionary path, capable of improvement and progress over time.<br /><br />Grape variety: Chardonnay<br />Denomination: DOC Friuli Isonzo<br />Vineyard: Cultivated with organic fertilisation and integrated pest management (EU regulations) with no chemical weeding.<br />Harvest: By hand with careful selection of the bunches.<br />Vinification: Fermentation in 500-litre French oak barrels (22-24 °C), maturation in the same containers for 11 months with frequent bâtonnage, bottling and ageing in bottles<br />for a minimum of 12 months.<br />Alcohol content: 13 %.<br />Serving temperature: 11° C<br /><br />After a spring that was not ideal for this variety, the vines reacted well during the summer, giving us a fascinating and well-balanced wine with a northern, sunny character,<br />capable of improving and progressing over time. On the nose, it has notes of apricot, hay, butter and custard; on the palate, it is full and mineral with an acidic streak well<br />balanced by softness. It goes well with all fish dishes, from hot starters and first courses to steamed or stewed main courses, and can also be enjoyed with cheeses and<br />white meats.<br />

Emidio Pepe's Pecorino is a white wine with body and character. Very few bottles for a small masterpiece, crisp and edgy, but at the same time powerful and intense. The<br />finish is long, mineral and very drinkable.<br /><br />When you pick up your picnic basket on a beautiful sunny day, go to the park equipped with fresh buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and a few basil leaves. Don't forget to<br />bring a couple of glasses and a fresh bottle of Pecorino. For an unconventional lunch that smells of sunshine, joy and simplicity.<br /><br />Country: Italy<br />Region: Abruzzo<br />Grape variety: Pecorino<br />Soil: Medium texture clayey<br />Extension of vineyard: 0.5 ha<br />Type of planting: Row<br />Density of vines per ha 1.000<br />Average age of vineyard: 10 years<br />Average production per hectare: 60 hl<br />Vinification and refinement: Pressing with the feet on wooden vats, spontaneous fermentation in vitrified cement vats and refinement in bottles.<br />Total sulphur dioxide: 50 mg/l<br />Bottles produced: 6,500<br />