{"title":"Mandrarossa | Sicily","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_855e18d6-4507-42d9-a08b-e447c3e8c82d.jpg?v=1621775028\" alt=\"Arial Vineyard Mapping of Mandrarossa Vineyards in Sicily\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mandrarossa wines come from a selection of the best sites from Cantine Settesoli’s 6,000 hectares of vineyard, situated in southwestern Sicily and planted with 32 different grape varieties. The vineyards are split between the 2,000 members of the co-op, and cover the area around Selinunte, the hauntingly beautiful ruins of a Greek town founded 2,600 years ago. Cantine Settesoli helps to support the restoration of this archaeological site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst produced in 1999, Mandrarossa opened its own winery in 2021, a completely sustainable winery fed by solar panels and well integrated with the surrounding hills. The winery has increasingly focused on single-site wines, as it was conceived after the diverse soils of the vineyards were mapped, enabling the winemakers to focus on what were then ranked their best sites. Under the leadership of co operative president Giuseppe Bursi, consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini has sought to improve viticulture, which has resulted in better wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with soil specialist Pedro Parra and head winemaker Mimmo De Gregorio, Alberto has selected 500 hectares of vineyard, from 160 growers, for the production of the Mandrarossa wines. These vineyards are situated close to the sea, where intense sunlight, moderating sea breezes, mild temperatures, multiple elevations and a myriad of different soil types combine to give the quality of grapes that Mimmo and Alberto are looking for. Pedro has singled out limestone as the soil with the highest potential for quality wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the wealth of sites and varieties they have at their disposal, it isn’t surprising that they have several different styles of wines. The native varieties focus on Sicilian grapes such as Nero d’Avola, Grillo, Grecanico and dry Zibibbo, while the international varieties include Syrah, Chardonnay and Fiano, “the foreigner” from across the straits of Messina. The ‘Innovation’ wines are named after different ‘contrade’, small districts within a commune whose wines have shown an individuality that warrants a unique or distinctive blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the hierarchy are the wines made from single sites, 75 hectares from 37 growers that have been selected by Pedro’s vineyard mapping. Their ‘Cartagho’, from a sandy vineyard in the Torrenova ‘contrada’ that is regarded as the best source of Nero d’Avola, is the iconic Mandrarossa wine, having won ‘Tre Bicchieri’ six times in recent years. The Timperosse (made solely from Petit Verdot) has also won ‘Tre Bicchieri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019 two ‘contrada’ wines were released: the ‘Bertolino Soprano’ Grillo and the ‘Terre di Sommacco’ Nero d’Avola. Two new interpretations of these classic varietals that highlight and demonstrate the results of site selection in this area. To allow the grapes from these sites to express their maximum potential, Cantine Settesoli has focussed on minimal intervention in the vineyard. 870 hectares of their vineyards are farmed organically, and their sustainable and environmentally aware approach is unrivalled in Sicily. They have one of the largest solar energy installations in the Italian winemaking sector, ensuring that the Sicilian sun not only ripens the grapes, but also powers the winery equipment, thereby reducing their carbon dioxide emissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCantine Settesoli is an impressive operation, one of Italy’s outstanding co operatives, and the Mandrarossa wines are their most impressive contribution to Sicilian wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMANDRAROSSA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mandrarossa.it\/en\" title=\"The official website of Mandrarossa Wines from Sicily\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MandrarossaWines\" title=\"Like Mandrarossa Wines on Facebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mandrarossawines\/\" title=\"Follow Mandrarossa Wines on Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mandrarossa-cartagho-nero-davola","title":"Mandrarossa Cartagho Nero d'Avola 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Mandrarossa Cartagho Nero d'Avola are sourced from vineyards located in Menfi on the south-western coast of Sicily. Matured for 12 months in barriques and a further four months in bottle before release, this is an approachable, balanced and robust Nero d'Avola, typical of good quality Sicilian wines with a unique character, soft approachable fruit and a mineral quality on the finish. Intense red in colour with purple reflections, the nose displays powerful aromas of blackberries and cherries. On the palate, there are intense flavours of black fruit with hints of dates and maritime pine. [#intro]The iconic ‘Cartagho’ Nero'd'Avola is a perennial winner of the prestigious ‘Tre Bicchieri’...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandrarossa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39420955951171,"sku":"A21MANDRAROSSACARTAGHO-1","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CarthagoBottle.jpg?v=1622221408"},{"product_id":"mandrarossa-timperosse-petit-verdot","title":"Mandrarossa 'Timperosse' Petit Verdot 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mandrarossa 'Timperosse' is pure Petit Verdot, an innovative and unconventional grape variety for Sicily. Sourced from vineyards grown in the area around Menfi on the south-western coast of Sicily the wine is matured in oak barriques for six-months prior to bottling. Intense ruby-red in colour Timperosse displays intense aromas with elegant notes of red fruits, mulberries and plums and aromatic herbs such as rosemary and sage. On the palate it is young and vivid, with soft and gentle tannins. [#intro]Award winning, pure Sicilian Petit Verdot perfect for mid-week social drinking...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandrarossa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39477208154179,"sku":"A23TIMPEROSSE-1","price":17.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/TimperoseBottle.jpg?v=1627667962"},{"product_id":"mandrarossa-costadune-nero-davola","title":"Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards for Mandrarossa's 'Costadune' Nero d'Avola are located in the area around Menfi on the south-western coast of Sicily. The grapes were harvested by hand and fermented in stainless-steel tanks, with six to eight days of skin contact. Post fermentation maceration was carried out with frequent tasting to ensure the extraction of soft tannins. The wine was then aged for three to five months in stainless-steel tanks before bottling. On the nose, it has aromas of black cherries, plums and red berries. The palate is velvety with intense fruit flavours of plums and red berries. [#intro]From one of Italy’s outstanding co-ops this is an intensely flavoured \u0026amp; velvety wine...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandrarossa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40400599711811,"sku":"A24MANDRAROSSACOSTANDA","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CostaduneNerold_AvolaBt.jpg?v=1676487221"},{"product_id":"mandrarossa-frappato","title":"Mandrarossa Frappato 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards for the Mandrarossa Frappato are located near Menfi on the south-western coast of Sicily, at an altitude of 250 metres above sea level. The Frappato grape typically produces wines with a light to medium body, high acidity and low tannins known for their fresh and fruity character, often exhibiting notes of red berries, strawberries, raspberries, and sometimes floral undertones. The Mandrarossa Frappato is intense ruby red in colour with purple hues. On the nose, it has aromas of morello and marasca cherries, notes of small red berries and sweet spices. The palate is mineral and balanced with a long finish. 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Here, the vineyards are constantly cooled by the prevailing Mediterranean breezes, a crucial maritime influence that allows the grapes to ripen fully under the intense Sicilian sun while retaining a brilliant, life-affirming acidity. In the glass the Mandrarossa Grillo pours a luminous straw yellow. The nose is a beautifully aromatic journey, offering vibrant notes of Sicilian lemon, crisp green apple, and the delicate fragrance of wild white flowers. On the palate, it is remarkably fresh, focused, and intense. A distinctive, savoury sea-salt minerality drives the finish, making it an incredibly versatile companion for the dining table. It pairs flawlessly with fresh seafood, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, or light pasta dishes. 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Benefiting from cooling sea breezes, the grapes retain a brilliant natural freshness that shines straight through to the glass. The wine offers lively aromas of zesty lemon, ripe white peach, and delicate spring blossom. On the palate, it remains wonderfully crisp and focused, delivering a clean, fruit-driven energy without any heavy oak or overcomplicated layers. It is an exceptionally well-crafted, straightforward white that speaks clearly of its coastal origins. 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