ETNA SICILY THE NEW FRONTIER
ETNA WINES Sicilian Wines The New Frontier !
Mount Etna the Vulcano located in Sicily Region of Italy ,recently has experienced a renaissance time . The Land of the Giants the Land of Famous Histories narrated by Omero and many others in the past three years and tripled the production of its wines due to the continue demand .
In the old days the majority of grapes from Sicily due to the strategic locations were exported to enhance the flavor and the fermentation of many Chateaux……due to the climate lack of sunshine … and some Super Tuscan,,,,,,
The Etna area is a such small area, since the DOC appellation the quality of Wines has improved dramatically buyers are lining up and prepay wines in advance one or two years ! The natural conditions for wine growing could not be better for top quality wines : long hours sunshine , warm climate and low rainfall optimal conditions for wine growing and maturity .
The major export market is as usual the USA however Japan and China become more and more important as many new customers are looking for something special grapes varieties never heard off difficult to pronounce Nerello Mescalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante ….
QUALITY ! Sicilian Wines are of a very good quality similar to the great Chateaux however for a fraction of the price …. There is a grab in here ,as also there is a higher value for money % !
ETNA DOC 2018 produced 3.6 ML bottles if compared to Barolo 14ML there is still space for quality growth . As the terroir is limited the price year by year is going to increase , niche market , old traditions passed through generations the use of new technology will ensure the continue success of Etna DOC wines. DOCG is on it’s way and this will drive soon the price and quality even higher . China market is becoming more and more sophisticated many want to consume and sell special limited productions it is now the time to enhance marketing ( were Italians justify my wines speaks for themselves or smaller wineries with excellent wines fail to succeed cause they do the job as part time ) once clientele will acquire the taste the price will reach ….. higher and higher heights , I think similar to medium high Chateaux .
Not to mention the quality of the ground Vulcanic lime which will give its wines an hedge among others , the altitude 700 to 1000 mts the highest in the world ,last but not least vineyards almost 100 years old.
Frappato grapes….. Cerasuolo di Vittoria In the real heart of Sicily have you ever heard of , this is one of the iconic grapes varieties of Sicily , then Nero D’Avola imported from Calabria centuries ago found in this land the best conditions of growth .
Well next destination smaller production and better where ? Well is a secret for now and stay tuned ! Mangia e bevi SANO mangia e bevi SICILIANO!