Description
History
The Spitaleri family has a long winemaking tradition dating back to the 14th century, linked to the Order of the Hospitallers, recognized as the inventors of the oldest branded wine in 1102. In 1852, Felice Spitaleri, Marquis of Sant’Elia and Baron of Solicchiata, after completing his “grand tour”, founded the current winery. Felice was an innovator in the sector, creating the first Bordeaux blend in Italy and becoming an official supplier to the Royal House of Savoy in 1890. In 1907, Antonino Spitaleri, a descendant of Felice, stopped large-scale production, keeping only a few vineyards for private use. Today, the family owns several estates in eastern Sicily, where they produce renowned oranges.
Grapes used
100% Pinot Noir
Production method
Terrace vineyards trained as bush vines, with a yield of less than 180 grams of grapes per plant. The harvest is done strictly by hand. The vinification takes place in large truncated cone-shaped oak vats, followed by a two-year refinement in French oak barrels, from the Allier and Tronçais forests, and a further three years of aging in the bottle.
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red color. The nose reveals aromas of ripe fruit, such as cherry and black cherry, followed by delicate spicy nuances. The taste is lively, dry, warm, with vigorous tannins and a fruity, soft and persistent finish.
Possible pairings
Perfect with meat-based first courses, fresh cheeses and cold cuts or simply consumed by the glass.
