Country Italy
Region Sicily
Farming Sustainable, Certified Organic farming
Soil  Clayey silt
Varieties Nero d’Avola, Perricone
Alcohol 13%

Tasting Notes Nero d’Avola and Perricone grape combines a balance of dark berries, juicy cherry, spice and delicate floral aromas and flavors. The smooth tannins create a big palate-pleasing taste that begs for a family-style meal. 

Winemaking The grapes were harvested by hand in small crates, then destemmed and macerated for 12-15 days at a controlled temperature of 24-27°C in stainless steel. Sulfite additions are kept very low, and some wines are made with indigenous yeasts. Refinement took place in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 6 months. The wine was left to rest in the bottle for another month before release.

About the Producer
Isola del Satiro is made by Alcesti, a family-owned and operated winery located in Marsala--in the Trapani growing region of Sicily. Gianfranco Paladino runs the estate today, handling everything from winemaking to logistics, with his parents still helping in the vineyards and his sister, Valeria, taking care of the administration.
Gianfranco started his career as an engineer, but being born and raised in a family with deep roots in wine-growing, he desired to return to his origins. After years of planning, the family completed the construction of their own winery in 2002 and produced their first vintage the following year.
Gianfranco’s interest in conservation and the family’s great respect for the environment guided their decision to farm their grapes organically. Today, the family farms 30ha of grapes between Marsala, Mazara, and Salemi, all of which are certified organic. The Paladino’s are a family who love their land and their origins and have chosen to honor the splendid Sicilian terroir through their honestly crafted wines.