'Family and Friends' Feudo Maccari 2020

The “Family and Friends” by Feudo Maccari is a Sicilian wine produced from a selection of the best bunches of Grillo grapes from the estate. This Sicilian white grape variety, originating from the Trapani area, is a result of a cross between Moscato d’Alessandria and Catarratto, and is aged in wood to enhance its softness and aromatic complexity. Thus, a rich and broad white wine is born, which combines classic citrus and ripe fruit aromas with elegant honeyed nuances and delicate spicy sensations. It is a wine of good structure and persistence, suitable for pairing with flavorful dishes and intense tastes.

The “Family and Friends” wine originates from the Feudo Maccari estate, a reality operating in southeastern Sicily. The vineyards are located in the area between Noto and Pachino, in a countryside rich in natural biodiversity, with olive trees, carobs, prickly pears, and almond trees. The soils of calcareous matrix with sandy presence are perfect for quality viticulture. The climate is typically Mediterranean, warm and dry, always well-ventilated thanks to the gentle sea breeze. The Grillo grape variety, despite being originating from the far opposite of the island, it has adapted very well to this area with particularly fine and elegant expressions. The vinification and aging processes are carried out with great care, using different materials, from cement to wood, in order to find the best solution to express the aromatic potential of the Grillo grape.

The Grillo “Family and Friends” is made from grapes of vines over 20 years old, cultivated in bush training in the area north of Pachino. Fermentation takes place partly in oval-shaped cement containers and partly in oak barrels, for a period of about two weeks and ages for 6 months, partly in cement and partly in French oak barrels. In the glass, it presents an intense golden yellow color with brilliant reflections. The bouquet is elegant and rich, with floral aromas of orange blossom, fragrant citrus, acacia honey, aromatic herbs of the Mediterranean scrub, hints of ginger, vanilla, and sweet spices. On the palate, it has a good structure, with a soft and enveloping sip, dense and persistent aromas, and a harmonious finish that closes on savory notes. The Mediterranean charm of the wines Sicilian!