In the heart of southwestern Sicily, surrounded by a spectacular landscape, a genuine expression of the island’s biodiversity, Mandrarossa– Cantine Settesoli’s leading brand name– commemorates a considerable turning point this year: the 25th anniversary of its birth. A quarter of a century of experimentation and development that has actually led Mandrarossa not just to combine itself on the Italian market, however likewise to effectively broaden globally; today present in 38 markets with 27 red wines, from native red wines such as Nero d’Avola or Grillo to the more widely known global Syrah, Red wine, Chardonnay. With the launch of the brand-new Rosé and the renowned Urra di Mare, Mandrarossa verifies the wine-growing occupation of the Menfi location.
25 YEARS OF MANDRAROSSA: A JOURNEY OF EXPERIMENTATION AND SUCCESS
The launch of Mandrarossa in 1999 marked the start of an amazing journey into the art of viticulture. Through partnerships with the Professors of Viticulture and Oenology of the University of Palermo, Mandrarossa has actually mapped, zoned and chosen the very best clones for its red wines, ending up being a leader in top quality Sicilian white wine production. From finding distinct soils in Memphis to try out both regional and global ranges, every action has actually been assisted by a dedication to development and quality. Today Mandrarossa is the expression of 500 hectares in Menfishire, with vineyards on Etna and on the island of Pantelleria through labels that come from various lines, from Varietals, to Innovatives, to Storie Ritrovate, to gleaming, enjoyable and stylish red wines.
” This long journey, which started for me in 2000, with the assistance of leading scholastic figures such as Teacher Attilio Scienza, represented a terrific obstacle, to which I happily devoted myself.”– states Viticulture Supervisor Filippo Buttafuoco– “Our vision, the Sicily you do not anticipate, continues to motivate me every day. It is a continuous objective of development and regard for our land, which is shown in the worthy and genuine red wines we produce. Wanting to the future, adjusting to environment modification and progressing customer tastes stays my primary obstacle, a dedication that I show the whole group.”
ROSÉ 2023: THE LAUNCHING OF A FRESH AND DYNAMIC NOVELTY
This white wine represents an outright novelty for Mandrarossa. Rosé is produced with red grapes– Nero d’Avola, Syrah and Nerello Mascalese– chosen from south-facing vineyards, grown on calcareous and sandy soils. After the harvest performed in the 3rd week of August, the wine making starts with a cryomaceration at 5-8 ° C for 8-10 hours, followed by fermentation at a regulated temperature level of 16-18 ° C for 15-20 days. The maturation happens totally in steel tanks for 4 months. Defined by a pale and intense pink colour, Rosé Mandrarossa provides tips of ripe red berry fruit and fragile notes of increased to the nose, while on the taste buds it sticks out for its freshness and extreme notes of blueberries, strawberry and violet, stabilized by a fresh level of acidity and an enjoyable taste. Perfect as an aperitif or coupled with fish and grilled breast meat meals, Rosé Mandrarossa is predestined to end up being a brand-new summer season classic.
URRA DI MARE 2023: A WHITE WHITE THAT CALLS THE SEA
Parallel to the launch of the Rosé, Mandrarossa continues the production of Urra di Mare, the Sauvignon Blanc of the Innovativi line which from the very first vintage produced in 2010 has actually now reached 2023, continuing to bring with it the freshness of the Sicilian ocean breeze.
” 2023 is a specific vintage, which totally launches the character of Sauvignon Blanc, highlighting the varietal in specific in the white wine.”– discusses Viticulture Supervisor Filippo Buttafuoco– “Spring was defined by cold temperature levels and plentiful rains. As is understood, temperature level affects the advancement of the genes and fragrant attributes that we then discover in the glass. In the particular case of Sauvignon Blanc, these temperature level modifications added to developing a distinct and significant note. A Sauvignon Blanc that consistently shows the area of origin, with a minerality stemming from the impact of the soil. For that reason the weather conditions showed to be incredibly beneficial.”
Sauvignon Blanc is collected in the very first week of August, from vineyards dealing with south and south-west, on clay and limestone soils which provide the white wine those unique mineral notes. After cryomaceration at 5-8 ° C for 4-6 hours and fermentation at 16-18 ° C for 15-20 days, Urra di Mare grows for 4 months in steel tanks, leading to a straw yellow white wine with golden reflections, and a fragrant arrangement that varies from citrus fruits to peach, with subtleties of mint and basil. On the taste buds, the consistency in between fruitiness and minerality ends with a fresh and relentless surface. Perfect with oysters, seafood salads and grilled fish.
