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“Guarnaccio” Perricone Sicilia DOC
Described for the first time in 1735, Perricone—nicknamed “Guarnaccio” by the Regaleali winemakers—
has been cultivated at the estate since 1954. This bottling comes from the Ciminnita vineyard at
Regaleali, which was planted in 2011 using cuttings from the historic San Lucio parcel. The wine is
fermented in stainless steel before resting in second and third passage French barriques for about 12
months.
“Antisa” Catarratto Sicilia Contea di Sclafani DOC
The word “antisa” refers to the sense of hopeful anticipation that surrounds the production of this
wine each year. Although Catarratto is the most ancient and, at one time, was considered to the
most “common” grape in western Sicily, the variety is now becoming rare as vintners favor other, more
profitable, varietals. However, with the vines that source this wine planted at nearly 3,000 feet elevation,
Antisa Catarratto makes an impression that is anything but common. Fermented in stainless steel, this
wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation, but it does stay 4 months on the lees.