Riofavara Terre Siciliane Bianco ‘Marzaiolo’ IGP 2024

USD $40

Grapes: A field blend of native white grapes from Sicily – Grillo, Grecanico, Moscato Giallo, Inzolia, Recunu, Cutrera, and Rucignola

Region: Sicily, Italy

You’ll taste/smell: Marzaiolo brings together all the white grapes grown at the estate into one vibrant, sun-soaked blend. The result is a lively, mineral-driven wine with juicy tropical notes, bright acidity, and a floral, herbal aromatic lift. Hints of citrus blossom and wild herbs echo the warm, breezy landscape of southeast Sicily, while the label pays tribute to the nearby lagoons where flamingos gather

Good to have it with:Fresh ricotta with honey & olive oil, or a Pan-seared white fish in butter & lemon

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Wine Details – Riofavara Terre Siciliane Bianco ‘Marzaiolo’

Aging/ Vinification: The grapes are hand-harvested in the last third of August and gently destemmed before undergoing a soft, gradual pressing with fractioned extraction to preserve freshness and aromatic purity. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures, with around 10% of the must left on the yeasts for approximately 60 days to add texture and complexity. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation and is aged briefly in stainless steel and bottle for about four months before release.

Alcohol Grade: 13%

Size: 750 ml

The Producer: Riofavara

Riofavara is a family-run estate located in Sicily’s sun-drenched Noto Valley, where vines have been cultivated for nearly a century. Since the early 1990s, the Padova family has focused on bottling wines that truly reflect their land, led today by a new generation committed to precision, sustainability, and authenticity.

Deeply rooted in organic farming, Riofavara goes beyond standard certifications, following strict environmental practices to protect their vineyards and express the character of the region. Their wines showcase a fresher, more mineral side of Sicily, shaped by limestone-rich soils and a thoughtful, low-intervention approach in the cellar.

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Country

Low ABV

Region

Winemaking style

Natural, Organic, minimal intervention

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