The spumante has a golden straw yellow color emphasized by a perlage that is fine and persistent. The primary sensorial attributes include quince, broom, jasmine, and aromatic herbs, with notes of coconut, hay, and hazelnut. The palate is fresh and delicately salty, with a pleasant and long finish.
48 Months in bottle sur lies and 12 months after disgorgement
Best served between 39F-43F
GRAPE VARIETY:Nerello Mascalese
STRUCTURE DENSITY:5700 plants per hectare
TYPE OF SOIL:Volcanic
YIELD GRAPE/HA:6000 - 75000 per hectare
CULTIVATION SYSTEM:220 x 80 cm esaplier
AGING:48 Months in bottle sur lies and 12 months after disgorgement
Spumante - Spumante Wine in Metodo Classico Produced and processed by the Gambino family winery by siblings Filadelfo, Francesco Antonio, and Maria Grazia in Linguaglossa, Italy. This product is obtained from a careful selection of Nerello Mascalese grapes planted on Etna at 800 meters above sea level, with a gentle pressing. After an initial fermentation, the wine is bottled for a second fermentation. It then matures in the dark at a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius for over 48 months “sur lies” (on yeast remains). The “remuages sur les pupitres” accompanies aging until the bottle is placed upside down for disgorgement of the sediment, and 6 - 9 months after disgorgement, a fine perlage (stream of bubbles) frees itself in the wine glass.
Made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes! Named after the Mascali area in Carania where the grape is thought to have originated, the Nerello Mascalese grape grows in the cool, high altitudes of the active volcano Mt. Etna. Grown primarily on the northeastern side of Sicily, this red grape contains a rustic black volcanic earthy note, and medium weight fine-grained tannins.
Feu D'o Bianco
Tifeo Rosso
Duvanera
Tifeo Rosato
Alicant
Feu D'o Rosso
Tifeo Bianco
Petto Dragone
Feu D'o Bianco
This refreshing white wine is a blend of Grillo and Carricante. Light bodied and crisp, this wine displays aromas and flavors of stone fruit and melon.
The name of this wine comes from the originally spoken Sicilian term ‘feud’oro’ which loosely translates to ‘golden feud’. The name represents the ancient feuds (during medieval times) to control the land. Over time, the use of the adjective "d'oro" became restricted to the area of Marsala (in western Sicily), so we now simply say 'feud'o'.
Tifeo Rosso is a translucent ruby which borders on garnet red. Subtle aromas of cherry and raspberry mix with bolder scents of tobacco, brushwood, leather, and dark chocolate, finishing with a provocative mineral freshness.
This Nero D’Avola is ripe and lush with flavors and aromas of black plums, cherry, violets, and a touch of vanilla and spice. Aged 9 months in oak.
Spoken 'D’uva Nera', Duvanera translates from Italian to English, meaning 'black grapes.' Interestingly, Duvanera is a similar translation to that of the Nero d’Avola black grapes grown in the small town of Avola in southeast Sicily.
This delicate, coppery salmon hued Rose of Nerello Mascalese offers aromas and flavors of just-ripened strawberry, watermelon and tropical fruit. Bright acidity and a refreshing finish make this the perfect wine to pair with light dishes such as a caprese salad or charcuterie.
Named for Tifeo, a divine creature in Greek mythology who was half human and half dragon. Tifeo’s wings lay between Messina and Syracuse, his tail underneath Naples, and his heart under Mount Etna.
Alicant has a rich, ruby color. Its intense notes of ripe blackberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, and plum are enhanced by the subtle aroma of cocoa powder. With a ripe, balanced palate, this captivating red boasts a long, persistent finish.
An easy drinking red blend of Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These native Sicilian grape varieties produce powerful yet fruit forward wines and are renowned for producing many of the best Sicilian wines. Nero d’Avola is one of the oldest Sicilian grape varietals and Nerello Mascalese is considered to produce many of the best Sicilian wines, particularly when grown along the slopes of Mount Etna.
This fresh, aromatic, unoaked white blend of Carricante and Cataratto is crisp with minerality and aromas and flavors of spring flowers and citrus.
Named for Tifeo, a divine creature in Greek mythology who was half human and half dragon. Tifeo’s wings lay between Messina and Syracuse, his tail underneath Naples, and his heart under Mount Etna. Tifeo was thought to have temporarily disabled the Greek God Zeus, who was later rescued by his son Hermes.
This complex Nerello Mascalese (Sicily’s star grape) is made with fruit from 40 year old vines in our Mount Etna vineyards. Layered yet elegant and fresh with red berry and rhubarb, hints of rose hips, and a touch of smoke.
This wine is our territorial namesake. In fact, our winery’s address is Contrada Petto Dragone!
