In Contessa Entellina, the 2024 growing season was dry, with 409 mm of rainfall compared to the average of 651 mm, and higher-than-average temperatures. Between June and August, thanks to the water reserves in the estate's basins, emergency irrigation was carried out in many of the estate's vineyards, supporting the development of the vegetative and productive cycle. Special attention was given to agrometeorological monitoring to support the agronomic decisions adopted. The yield was lower than the estate's average, but the quality fully met the company's objectives.

*Rainfall data is collected by SIAS, the Sicilian Agro-Meteorological Service; the rain- fall recorded from October 1 to September 30 of the following year is considered; the average is calculated from the 2003 harvest.

The harvest took place between August and the first days of September, according to the ripening of the different varieties in the various plots.

Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16°C (57-61°F). Aging in tanks for at least two months and then at least two months in bottle before release.

Production Area: South-west Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and neighboring areas.
Soil and Climate:Altitude from 200 to 600 meters a.s.l. (656- 1,312 ft); hilly orography; clay loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutritive elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%. Mild winters with little rainfall. Warm, dry, ventilated summers with significant temperature variations between day and night-time.
Vineyard: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with Guyot and spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. Plant density of 4,500 - 6,000 plants per hectare, with yields of 80-90 quintals per hectare.

Grapes: Lucido (synonym for Catarratto), the predominant variety; the blend is complemented by other autochthonous and international varieties.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol
Total Acidity: 6.10 g/l
pH: 3.25

Overall, 604 mm of rain was recorded compared to the average of 662 mm*. In particular, after a winter with little rain, the abundant rains in May guaranteed an excellent water supply to the soil, which allowed the vineyard to cope with the high temperatures that lasted for about ten days in July. The follow- ing weeks were characterized by ideal climatic conditions. 2023 was a challenging vintage: thanks to scrupulous agronomic management, the vegetative production cycle ended regularly, giving life to well-ripened grapes. There was a lower production compared to the aver- age of this Estate, of quality perfectly in line with the company objectives.

*The precipitation data are collected by SIAS, Sicilian Agrometeorological Service; the rainfall recorded from October 1st to September 30th of the following year is taken into account; the average is calculated starting from the 2003 harvest.

The international grape varieties were harvested in August; the native varieties - including the Lucido (Catarratto) which is prevalent in the blend - were harvested from mid-August onwards; the harvest ended in September.

Fermentation: in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16 °C (57-61 °F). Aging in tanks for two months and then at least two months in bottles before release.

Production Area: South-West Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and neighboring areas.
Soil and Climate: Altitude from 200 to 600 m a.s.l. (656- 1,312 ft); hilly orography; clay loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutritive elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%. Mild winters, dry and ventilated summers with significant temperature variations between day and night.
Vineyard: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. Density 4,500-6,000 plants/hectare (1,822-2,429 an acre), with yields of 8.0-9.0 tons/ha (3.2-3.6 tons an acre).

Denomination: Sicilia Doc Bianco
Grapes: Lucido (synonym for Catarratto), the predominant variety and other autochthonous and international varieties.
Alcohol: 12.76% vol
Total Acidity: 6.10 g/l
pH: 3.28

Thanks to favorable climatic conditions, the 2022 vintage produced excellent results. A total of 1,016 mm of rain has been recorded, compared to an average* of 665 mm. Rains were concentrated in autumn and spring (between the end of April and the first ten days of May), providing soils with an important water reserve supplemented by emergency irrigation in some vineyards. Among the 1,016 mm of rainfall recorded, 150 mm fell during the last week of September, after the end of harvest. Generally speaking, temperatures were in line with last year’s average; only in June did temperatures peak slowing down the vegetative phase, which later resumed regularly as temperatures returned to their seasonal average. Compared to 2021, there was a slight decrease in production; however, the quality of the 2022 vintage is very good.

** The precipitation data are collected by SIAS, Sicilian Agrometeorological Service; the rainfall recorded from October 1st to September 30th of the following year is taken into account; the average is calculated starting from the 2003 harvest.

The international grape varieties were harvested in August; the native varieties – including the Lucido (Catarratto) which is prevalent in the blend – were harvested from the end of August onwards and the harvest ended around mid-September.

Fermentation in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16°C (57-61°F). Aging in tanks for two months and then at least two months in bottle before release.

Production Area: South-west Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and neighboring areas.
Soil and Climate: Altitude from 200 to 600 meters a.s.l. (656-1,312 ft); hilly orography; clay loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutritive elements (potassium,magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%. Mild winters with little rainfall. Warm, dry, ventilated summers. Substantial differences between day and night-time temperatures.
Vineyard: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10buds per plant. Density 4,500-6,000 plants/hectare (1,822-2,429 an acre), with yields of 8.0-9.0 tons/ha (3.2-3.6 tons an acre).

Grapes: Lucido (synonym for Catarratto), the predominant variety; the blend is complemented by other autochthonous and international varieties.
Alcohol: 12.7% vol
Total Acidity: 6 g/l
pH: 3.31

At Contessa Entellina, 615 mm of rain were recorded in the 2021 vintage, a figure slightly below the average* of 645 mm of this area: rainfall was concentrated in winter, particularly in February and March, while spring was dry; in this season the delicate phases of flowering and fruit set took regularly place. At the end of June there was a peak of heat which slowed down the vegetative phase of the plants, which was later compensated by lower temperatures in July. A further heat wave in the first two weeks of August accelerated ripening. The entire vegetative production cycle was accompanied by intense and careful work in the vineyard and thus ended regularly. The quantity of grapes produced is slightly higher than in 2020 which - it must be remembered - was below the average. The quality is fully in line with the company objectives, oriented towards quality productions. *The precipitation data are collected by SIAS, Sicilian Agrometeorological Service; the rainfall recorded from October 1st to September 30th of the following year is taken into account; the average is calculated starting from the 2003 harvest.

The international varieties were harvested in August, starting from the first ten days of the month; the native varieties - including the Lucido (Catarratto) which is prevalent in the blend - were harvested from the end of August onwards and the harvest ended around mid-September.

Fermentation: in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16°C (57-61° F). Ageing in tanks for two months and then at least two months in bottle before release.

Production Zone: South-West Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and neighboring areas.
Terrains and Climate: altitude from 200 to 600 m a.m.s.l. (656- 1,312 ft); hilly orography; clay loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutritive elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%. Mild winters with little rainfall. Warm, dry, ventilated summers. Substantial differences between day and night-time temperatures.
Vineyard: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. Density 4,500 - 6,000 plants/hectare (1,822-2,429 an acre), with yields of 8.0 - 9.0 tons/ha (3.2 - 3.6 tons/acre).

Denomination: Sicilia Doc White
Grapes: Lucido (synonym for Catarratto), the predominant variety; the blend is complemented by other autochthonous and international varieties.
Alcohol: 12.52 % vol
Total Acidity: 5.90 g/l
pH: 3.28

• DENOMINATION: Sicilia Doc White
• GRAPES: Lucido (synonym for Catarratto), the predominant variety; the blend is complemented by other autochthonous and international varieties.
• PRODUCTION ZONE: south-west Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and neighboring areas.
• TERRAINS AND CLIMATE: altitude from 200 to 600 m a.m.s.l. (656- 1,312 ft); hilly orography; clay loam soils with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutritive elements (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%. Mild winters with little rainfall. Warm, dry, ventilated summers. Substantial differences between day and night-time temperatures.
• VINEYARD: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. Density 4,500 - 6,000 plants/hectare (1,822-2,429 an acre), with yields of 8.0 - 9.0 tons/ha (3.2 - 3.6 tons/acre).
• VINTAGE: at Contessa Entellina in the heart of western Sicily, the 2020 vintage was less precipitous, with 437 mm of rain compared to the average of 647 mm*. Much of the precipitation was in winter and spring, while the summer was quite dry. The careful management of agronomic practices, from pruning to thinning through to the choice of different harvesting times, ensured that the grapes were healthy and well ripened creating white wines of good aromatic intensity and excellent acid structure. *The precipitation data are collected by SIAS, Sicilian Agrometeorological Service; the rainfall recorded from October 1st to September 30th of the following year is taken into account; the average is calculated starting from the 2003 harvest.
• HARVESTING: The Lucido (Catarratto) - the predominant variety in the blend - was harvested between the first decade of September.
• VINIFICATION: Fermentation: in stainless steel, at a temperature of 14-16°C (57-61° F). Ageing in tanks for two months and then at least two months in bottle before release.
• ANALYTICAL DATA: alcohol 12.54 % vol. - total acidity 5.90 g/l - pH 3.31.