Feudi del Pisciotto - Baglio del Sole
Feudi del Pisciotto’s estate and 50 hectares of vines are located in the southeast of Sicily, within the Cerasuolo di Vittoria growing region and just three miles from the shore. The vines, planted in 2002, grow between two hillsides, arching up in each direction, and at an average elevation of 250 meters above sea level. This unique location helps to alleviate the warmth of the region, as cooling winds blow up off the water. At first, the estate focused only on the indigenous varieties of Sicily, but it also intended to give something back to the art communities and museums of the island. Thus their artist label series was created, with each artist donating their work to fill the front labels of Feudi del Pisciotto’s wines, and a percentage of the proceeds each year being donated to art organizations throughout Sicily. With the guidance of Giacomo Tachis throughout the years, international grape varieties were added as well, filling out the portfolio with Pinot Nero, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sémillon. Today, Alessandro Cellai consults at the winery, bringing to bear his many years of experience from Castellare di Castellina and Rocca di Frassinello in Tuscany. The style here is unquestionably one of opulence, yet done quite well, maintaining a mix of varietal purity and balanced acidities that keep the wines fresh and able to mature over the medium term in collectors’ cellars. I also find them to be appealing to a wide range of palates, coming across as fruit-focused and sweetly spiced at first, while developing more savory depths and character in the glass.
From Sicily: The Island Nation (Jun 2021) by Eric Guido
2020 Inzolia
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2020 Inzolia-Catarratto
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2019 Merlot-Syrah
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2019 Nero d'Avola
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