White Wines
Etna Bianco DOC – Ginestra
CHF 24.00
Appellation: Etna bianco DOC
Grape Sorts: Carricante
Plantation system: alberello, espalier
Vineyard region: Milo (Ct), C.da Volpari
Vinification: traditional in steel tanks
Refinement: 5 in steel tanks and at least 3 months in bottle
Alcohol: 13%
Notes: floral, white fruit, mineral and salty
Peculiarities: pronounced mineral notes and persistent sapidity
Pairing: aperitivi, entrees, seafood first and main courses, excellent if paired with the Sicilian maritime cuisine
Rosé Wines
Etna Rosato DOC – Romice delle Sciare
CHF 24.00
Appellation: Etna Rosato DOC
Grape sorts: Nerello mascalese
Plantation system: alberello, espalier
Vineyard region: Passopisciaro (Ct), C.da Arcuria e C.da Feudo di Mezzo
Vinification: traditional in steel tanks, only few hours on the skins
Refinement: 5 months in steel tanks, at least 3 months in bottle
Alcohol: 13%
Notes: floral, red fruits, pomegrenate
Peculiarities: fresh taste, salty, strong mineral flavors
Pairings: particularly suitable for aperitivi, cold salads and entrees
Red Wines
Etna Rosso DOC – Nireddu
CHF 21.00
Appellation: Etna rosso DOC
Grape sorts: Nerello mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Plantation system: alberello, espalier
Vineyard region: Passopisciaro (Ct), C.da Arcuria e C.da Feudo di Mezzo
Vinification: traditional fermentation on the skins, in steel tanks
Refinement: 2 months in oak barrels (20 hl) and at least 4 months in bottle
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes: minerals, fresh fruits, smoked wood, mineral
Peculiarities: fresh and complex, lavic flavors, mature and delicate tannin, strong and persistent minerals
Pairings: read meat, especially game, roasted and grilled meat
Etna Rosso DOC – Arcuria
CHF 29.00
Appellation: Etna rosso DOC,
Grape sorts: Nerello Mascalese, Nerrello Cappuccio
Plantation system: alberello, espalier
Vineyard region: Passopisciaro, C.da Arcuria
Vinification: traditional on skins, in steel tanks
Refinement: 12 months in oak barrel (20 hl) and at least 4 months in bottle
Alcohol: 14.5%
Notes: undergrowth, mushrooms, hummus
Peculiarities: mineral, enveloping taste, intense and delicate tannin, very good persistence
Abbinamenti: read meat, especially game, roasted and grilled meat
White Wines
Blandine – Terre Siciliane IGT
CHF 21.00
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT,
Grape sorts: Müller Thurgau, Viogner, Zibibbo
Plantation system: Guyot
Vineyard region: Caltagirone (Ct)
Vinification: traditional in steel tanks, independent for each grape sort, Zibibbo is vinificated in oak barriques for 10-14 days
Refinement: at least 2 months in steel tanks and 2 months in bottle
Alcohol: 13% vol
Notes: frutta bianca, pesca, albicocca, melone
Peculiarities: fresco e complesso, sensibilmente sapido, finale dolce dato dallo Zibibbo.
Pairings: salads, seafood first courses, vegetarian risotti
Grillo – Sicilia DOC
CHF 23.00
Appellation: Sicilia DOC
Grape sorts: Grillo
Plantation system: Guyot
Vineyard region: Caltagirone (Ct)
Vinification: traditional in steel tanks
Refinement: partially refined in oak barriques for 4-6 months
Alcohol: 13% vol
Notes: floral, mineral and slightly salty
Peculiarities: fresh, complex with an enjoyable sapidity
Pairings: Perfectly suited for seafood recipes, light tasting risotti and first courses
Red Wines
Nero d’Avola – Vittoria DOC
CHF 26.00
Appellation: Vittoria DOC rosso
Grape sorts: Nero d’Avola
Plantation system: Guyot
Vineyard region: Caltagirone (Ct)
Vinification: traditional on skins for 12-14 days
Refinement: partially refined in oak barriques for 12 months
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Notes: plum, marasca, cherry, with a sweet finale
Peculiarities: 1/3 of the grapes comes from the most recent harvest (2 month refinement in steel tanks), 1/3 is refined in oak barriques for 12 months and the last 1/3 undergoes a partial on tree drying process before being harvested
Pairings: red meat, roasted meat, mushrooms
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
CHF 26.00
Appellation: Vittoria DOCG rosso
Grape sorts: Nero d’Avola, Frappato
Plantation system: Guyot
Vineyard region: Caltagirone (Ct)
Vinification: traditional, on skins for 10-12 days
Refinement: 4 months in steel tanks and 4 months in bottle
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Notes: red fruit (Nero d’Avola) and floral (Frappato)
Peculiarities: this wine has the Nero d’Avola’s strength, structure and roundness combined with the Frappato’s elegance and freshness
Pairings: a very versatile allrounder, which can spectacular if cold and paired with strong tasting fish and seafood recipes, also good with white meat and, if matured for 3-4 years, also enjoyable with red meat
