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2021 Terre Siciliane Bianco “Marzaiolo”
Riofavara
An intriguing blend of Grillo, Grecanico, Inzolia, Moscato Giallo, and three local heirloom varieties (see below), the Marzaiolo is a brilliant white bursting with sunshine, sea spray, and fresh-squeezed Sicilian lemons. You’ll have trouble finding a better bottle to pour alongside raw, steamed, or fried seafood, but a bowl of marinated olives and a colorful sunset ain’t too shabby, either.
Wine Type: | white |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 45% Grillo, 15% Grecanico, 20% Inzolia, 15% Moscato, 5% Recunu, Cutrera, Rucignola |
Appellation: | Terre Siciliane |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Sicily |
Producer: | Riofavara |
Winemaker: | Massimo Padova |
Vineyard: | 12 years, 2 ha |
Soil: | Clay, limestone |
Aging: | Aged for 3 months in stainless steel, 2 months in barrel, 4 months in bottle |
Farming: | Organic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 12.5% |
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About The Producer
Riofavara
About The Region
Sicily
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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Kermit once said...

Kermit once said...
Let the brett nerds retire into protective bubbles, and whenever they thirst for wine it can be passed in to them through a sterile filter. Those of us on the outside can continue to enjoy complex, natural, living wines.
Inspiring Thirst, page 236