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NV Spumante Extra Brut

Riofavara

Massimo Padova at Riofavara in southeastern Sicily might make the most interesting sparkling wine in our portfolio. Produced from the local Moscato di Noto grape planted in chalk and blended with a few other other indigenous grapes that Massimo has propagated from the brink of extinction, then given extended time aging on its lees and no dosage of extra sugar (none is needed!), this golden-hued, aromatic elixir is a feast for the senses. Open it with a bowl of fresh fruit to finish a meal.

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Wine Type: sparkling
Vintage: N.V.
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: 95% Moscato di Noto, 5% Grecanico
Appellation: Eloro
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Producer: Riofavara
Winemaker: Massimo Padova
Vineyard: Planted in 1999, .5 ha
Soil: Chalk, Limestone
Aging: Wine is aged for 6 months on the lees in stainless steel; bottles age for 12-14 months as they undergo a second fermentation
Farming: Organic (certified)
Alcohol: 12.0%

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About Sicily

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Italy’s southernmost region and the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has no shortage of sunshine to grow high-quality grapes on a yearly basis. It also does not lack a history of winemaking: since the Greeks settled here almost three millennia ago, the vine has played a major role in the island’s agricultural makeup. Production of cheap bulk wine for blending dominated much of its recent history until now, as we are witnessing a quality revolution that puts forth its great diversity and quality of terroirs, indigenous grape varieties, and local production methods.

While Sicily’s historical reputation is for sweet wines—Marsala and the Muscats of Pantelleria stand out—a number of dry whites and reds are enjoying the spotlight today. The cooler, high-altitude slopes of Etna, with its ashy volcanic soils, have seen an explosion of activity from producers both local and foreign; both whites (primarily from Carricante) and reds (Nerello Mascalese) here are capable of uncommon freshness and finesse. Other noteworthy wine regions are Eloro, where Nero d’Avola gives its best; Noto, an oasis of dry and sweet Moscatos; Vittoria, with its supple, perfumed Frappatos; and Salina, where Malvasia makes thirst-quenching dry whites and deliciously succulent passiti.

Countless foreign invasions over the centuries have given Sicilian architecture and cuisine a unique exotic twist, making it a fascinating destination for gourmands as well as wine importers. With a wealth of dedicated artisans proud to show off the riches of their land, you can bet there are many exciting things still to come from this incredible island.

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For the wines that I buy I insist that the winemaker leave them whole, intact. I go into the cellars now and select specific barrels or cuvées, and I request that they be bottled without stripping them with filters or other devices. This means that many of our wines will arrive with a smudge of sediment and will throw a more important deposit as time goes by, It also means the wine will taste better.

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