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2022 Longarico - All'Ombra dei Pini Metodo Classico

$74.00

Producer | Longarico

Region | Sicily

Variety | Catarratto Lucido

Alcohol | 12%

From young vines planted in 2018, All’Ombra dei Pini comes from the Montagna district, in the heart of Contrada Funtanazza — locally known as La Funtanazza, after the striking medieval reservoir that still stands just a few meters from the vineyard. At 650 meters above sea level, with north-facing exposure and strong day–night temperature swings, this site naturally delivers freshness and tension in the wines.. Fermented and aged on the lees in oak tonneaux for 9 months in oxidative style . Bottled unfiltered, with very low sulfites (10 mg/L). From second release, disgorgment in Jan-Feb 2025 with 20 months on lees. 550 bottles. Bright and mineral Catarratto, showing citrus zest, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle saline notes. The oak élevage adds gentle spice and texture without compromising freshness. Elegant balance between fruit purity and savouriness.

Producer | Longarico

Region | Sicily

Variety | Catarratto Lucido

Alcohol | 12%

From young vines planted in 2018, All’Ombra dei Pini comes from the Montagna district, in the heart of Contrada Funtanazza — locally known as La Funtanazza, after the striking medieval reservoir that still stands just a few meters from the vineyard. At 650 meters above sea level, with north-facing exposure and strong day–night temperature swings, this site naturally delivers freshness and tension in the wines.. Fermented and aged on the lees in oak tonneaux for 9 months in oxidative style . Bottled unfiltered, with very low sulfites (10 mg/L). From second release, disgorgment in Jan-Feb 2025 with 20 months on lees. 550 bottles. Bright and mineral Catarratto, showing citrus zest, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle saline notes. The oak élevage adds gentle spice and texture without compromising freshness. Elegant balance between fruit purity and savouriness.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER

Born in Sicily, Luigi Stalteri discovered his passion for wine after opening La Fastuchera, a wine bar named after the district where his grandfather Nicolò once grew grapes. In 2015, together with childhood friend Alessandro Viola, he founded Longarico, dedicated to reviving the family’s vineyards around Mount Bonifato, in the Alcamo Nature Reserve. Since 2022, Luigi has carried the project forward on his own, honouring his grandfather’s legacy. The estate includes La Fastuchera (350m), planted with Syrah, Nero d’Avola, and Catarratto Lucido, farmed organically, and La Funtanazza (650m), the first vineyard Luigi planted himself, with Catarratto and Pinot Noir, cultivated according to biodynamic principles. Luigi’s wines are made with minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentations, ageing on lees, low sulfites, and no filtration. His goal is to capture the purity of place, grape, and vintage in every bottle.

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