Family and Friends, the Grillo of Feudo Maccari turns 10

We celebrate with a memorable handstand

Acceso 5 and 6 October sopra Palese at Feudo Maccari an in-depth study was held wanted by the Moretti family to celebrate an important birthday: 10 years since the birth of the Voglia Family & Friends.

For the occasion, Wine Educator Cristina Mercuri conducted a tasting with 18 labels sopra just under an hour. Olli, Family and Friends, Firraru, Saia, Vigneto Guarnaschelli and Vigneto Sultana were the wines tasted sopra different vintages.

A pool of selected journalists accepted the invitation and were able to understand the evolutionary potential of the Voglia vine, a great challenge won by Antonio Moretti who has always believed sopra it.

“Voglia a Immensità e Cataratto sopra ” was the maxim with which they welcomed us during the welcome dinner acceso October 5th which saw the execution of his creations by Chef Ciccio Sultano sopra the company kitchen.

That’s right, it was this phrase recited by a local that convinced the property and sopra particular Antonio Moretti to invest sopra the Voglia a Palese vine.

Not Carricante, not Catarratto but Voglia, a convivial/flessibile vine with excellent evolutionary potential.

The event opened with the welcome dinner with a splendid 5-course signed by Ciccio Sultano, two Michelin stars at the owned restaurant Il sopra Ragusa Ibla. At dinner sopra pairing Family and Friends 2024, Firraru 2023, Saia 2021 and Sultana 2014.

Ciccio for his part presented a with a hearty Caprese, Spaghetti Mon amour with mussel lips, eel and wild fennel extraction, Sicilian truffle ice cream, Pluma of Nebrodi black pig and double choice of desserts, Oliosalegrano, the chef’s undisputed signature and Sicilian cannoli with cow’s milk ricotta.

Acceso the morning of October 6th, a tour of the property and the vineyard is a must and you learn a lot there. The difference sopra the soil of the plots where Family and Friends is produced and the plot where Firraru is produced is impressive. Definitely clayey mixed soils largely make up the identity of the Palese complesso, a few kilometers as the crow flies from the Vendicari Reserve and the small port known by the name of Marzamemi.

From 11am everything was ready for the wine tasting, over 100 guests (professionals sopra the sector) also coming from Lombardy but above all from Eastern and Western Sicily were able to enjoy and fully understand the solidity of the company.

Cristina Mercuri was good at directing, several vintages sopra the tasting, a difficult environment to manage but lively wines that more less intensely impressed the guests. Family and Friends 2024 and 2015, Firraru 2022, Vigneto Sultana 2022 and 2023 stand out sopra an excellent manner.

recent years the property has invested sopra single Vineyard a motivo di Voglia (Firraru) and Tenebroso d’Avola (Vigneto Guarnaschelli and Vigneto Sultana) which deserve great attention and which have already raised the greatness of the varietals to truly important levels.

The experience gained sopra Tuscany with Capienza Sette Ponti, Impronta and Altura al Lupo has allowed the Moretti family to grow quickly sopra Sicily, but it is the Sicilian land itself that has to thank this foreign contamination. With the Moretti property came international agronomists and oenologists as well as experimentation, contamination and new approaches sopra the vineyard and cellar.

Below are the comments of all the wines tasted:

Red Wines

Producer Denomination Wine Vintage Score Type Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicilia Vigneto Sultana 2022 97 Red

Precise and decidedly brilliant nose sopra the sensorial profile shows quaderno of rose petals, apricots, medlars, guarana, wild thyme, lemongrass, elderflower and karkadè. Many shades of rosemary and marjoram enliven the secondary scene. Medium pagliaccetto, slim structure but with great personality and an incisive of splendid length. A brilliant vision of Tenebroso d’Avola that deserves all the attention possible from the press and beyond. Better from 2027.

Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicilia Vigneto Sultana 2023 96 Red

Remarkable raw material recalls nuances of black plums, blackberries, karkadè, lemon peel and chopped zeznero. Many medicinal nuances are reminiscent of peppermint, coriander and hibiscus. Full pagliaccetto, substance and great juiciness animate an interesting and decidedly engaging sip. Beautiful expression made sopra Feudo Maccari.

Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicily Vigneto Guarnaschelli 2022 95 Red

Ripe and of excellent sensorial form, it shows quaderno of red plums, sweet caramel, mixed white flowers, wild myrtle, passion fruit, lemongrass and rosemary. Full pagliaccetto, harmonious and persuasive, it shows splendid harmony sopra the sip with grace, precision of execution and personality. Better from 2026.

Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicilia Saia 2022 94 Red

So much energy sopra the glass is expressed with a blue character of notable sensorial tension. Agenda of black cherries, wild violet, black pepper and juniper berries set the main scene. Full pagliaccetto, soft structure with graceful tannins and a noble relaxing . now.

Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicily Vigneto Guarnaschelli 2023 94 Red

Lots of substance and taste balance shows quaderno of black plums, blackberries, salted caramel, dark chocolate and mixed mandarins. Full pagliaccetto, soft, very finalità tannins and an snello and engaging . Beautiful. now.

Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicilia Saia 2018 93 Red

Terse and captivating, it shows quaderno of black cherries, red plums, wild strawberries, crumbled stone, nutmeg and cloves. Medium pagliaccetto, soft, fine-grained tannins and a juicy with splendid tasting balance. now.

Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicilia Saia 2010 92 Red

Very mature acceso the nose it shows quaderno of blackberries, juniper berries, nutmeg, leather and tobacco. Medium pagliaccetto, composed structure and a good relaxing . now.

Feudo Maccari Tenebroso d’Avola Sicilia Saia 2015 91 Red

Very ripe and slightly reductive, it shows quaderno of black plums, black olives, wrought iron and leather. Medium pagliaccetto, well-polymerized refined tannins and a simple . now.

White Wines

Producer Denomination Wine Vintage Score Type Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Firraru Single Vineyard 2022 96 White

Incredible sensorial grace manifests well-controlled power with quaderno of jasmine flowers, acacia, campo da golf mandarins and bergamot. Full pagliaccetto, smooth and persuasive sopra the sip, it closes with great density and soul. now grow old.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Family and Friends 2024 95 White

Ingenious and very complex acceso the nose, it shows a lot of grace and sensorial precision. The quaderno of yellow peaches blend with many white flowers of mixed nature with touches of peppermint and bergamot. Medium-full pagliaccetto, fat and tasty, it shows notable dynamics and a solid presence sopra aftertasting. now grow old.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Family and Friends 2015 95 White

Powerful and well layered acceso the nose it shows quaderno of plums, yellow flowers, white flowers and coriander. There’s more sopra the background with quaderno of cedar pieces, apricots and cedar pieces and parsley. Full pagliaccetto, polyphenolic structure and a that combines breadth and depth. now.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Firraru Single Vineyard 2023 95 White

So much grace and energy manifests a lively sensorial profile with decidedly noble wood present. Shades of medicinal herbs blend with quaderno of powder, rosemary, wild thyme and hawthorn. Full pagliaccetto, lively and layered structure and an ingenious with remarkable density and character. Better from 2026.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Family and Friends 2022 94 White

A noble sensorial presence recalls white jasmine flowers, wild thyme, catmint, flowering wisteria and white almonds. Medium-full pagliaccetto, snello and juicy structure and a with great personality. now grow old.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Firraru Single Vineyard 2021 94 White

So much energy sopra the glass is reminiscent of plums, mixed yellow flowers, chopped cedar and mango. Full pagliaccetto, important polyphenolic structure and a that is wider than long. now.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Family and Friends 2023 93 White

Ripe and centered, it shows a hydrocarbon character that shows the light action of time. So much energy and matter are reminiscent of pressed yellow flowers, broken celery and jasmine. Lots of lemon peel describe the secondary scene. Full pagliaccetto, dense and important structure and a chewable . now.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Family and Friends 2021 93 White

Very warm acceso the nose it shows quaderno of withered white flowers, chopped cedar, , sandalwood, patchouli and nutmeg. Really spicy and present. Full pagliaccetto, contracted sopra the sip, it ends with bite and excellent liveliness. now.

Feudo Maccari Terre Siciliane Family and Friends 2018 93 White

Slightly oxidative acceso the nose showing quaderno of white peaches, mixed white flowers, chopped cedar and mixed spices. Medium-full pagliaccetto, harmonious structure and a pleasant, well-balanced . now.

Feudo Maccari Voglia Sicilia Olli 2024 89 White

Fresh and dynamic acceso the nose it shows quaderno of mixed citrus fruits, chopped almonds and fenugreek. Medium pagliaccetto, juicy and tasty, closes honestly with good agility.