The 2021 vintage recorded 615 mm of rainfall, slightly less than the average of 645 mm* for this area. The rainfall was concentrated in the winter, while the spring was dry; during this season, the delicate phases of flowering and fruit set proceeded regularly. The entire vegetative and productive cycle was accompanied by intense and careful vineyard work and thus concluded regularly. The quantity of grapes produced was in line with the estate’s average. The quality fully met the company’s objectives.
*Rainfall data is provided by SIAS, the Sicilian Agrometeorological Service; the data covers the period from October 1st to September 30th of the following year. The average is calculated from the 2003 harvest onward."

Manual harvesting of grapes into crates with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard. The harvest of Syrah and Nero D'Avola took place between the end of August and the first days of September, according to the ripening of different varieties in the various plots; the Peit Verdot was harvested on September 6th.

A further selection is carried out in the cellar, thanks to the latest generation destemmer, able to discard the green and overripe berries that might still be on the clusters. Fermentation in stainless steel and maceration on the skins for 14 days at a temperature of 28-30 °C. The aging took place for 12 months in new French oak barriques. The barriques used were selected from the best tonnellerie, with fine and extra-fine grain and a medium-toasting level. The wine was then aged for nearly 2 years in bottle.

Production Zone: South-west Sicily, in the estate in the town of Contessa Entellina and in other areas particularly suitable for viticulture.
Soils & Climate: Altitude from 200 to 400 meters a.s.l. (650-1,300 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; warm, dry, ventilated summer with significant diurnal temperature variations.
Vineyard: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 buds per plant. Planting density of 4.500 to 5.700 plants per hectare and yields of about 4-5 tons per hectare.

Denomination: Sicilia Doc Rosso
Grapes: Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.2 g/l.
pH: 3.66

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 the choice of different harvesting times, ensured that the grapes were healthy and well-ripened.

*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.

Manual harvesting of grapes into crates with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard. The harvest of Syrah took place at the end of August, while the other grapes destined for the Mille e una Notte were harvested in the first ten days of September, finishing with the Petit Verdot.

Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 14 days at a temperature of 28-30° C. Aging for 14 months in oak and at least 26 months in bottle before release.

Production Zone: South-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina Estate and nearby areas.
Soils & Climate: Altitude from 200 to 400 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 g, leaving 6 to 8 buds per plant. Planting density of 4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare (1,800-2,400 an acre) and yields of about 4-5 tons per hectare (1.6-2 tons an acre).

Denomination: Sicilia Doc Rosso
Grapes: Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah and other grapes
Alcohol: 13.48% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/l.
pH: 3.69

In Contessa Entellina after two slightly rainier years, in 2019 546 mm of rainfall were recorded, a figure that is below the average* of 667 mm of this territory. Most of the rainfall was in winter and spring; only in some plots there have been precipitations in the summer. The integrated management of agronomic practices, from pruning to thinning, to the choice of different harvesting moments, inspired by eco-sustainable viticulture, ensured the production of healthy and well-ripened grapes.

*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.

Manual harvesting of grapes into crates with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard. The harvest of the grapes destined Mille e una Notte began took place between the end of August – beginning with Syrah – and the second ten days of September, ending with Petit Verdot harvest.

A further selection is carried out in the cellar, thanks to a latest generation destemmer, able to discard the green and overripe berries that might still be on the clusters. Fermentation in stainless steel and maceration on the skins for 12 days at a temperature of 28-30°C. Ageing for 14 months in new french oak barriques and then in the bottle for at least 24 months.

Production Zone: South-western Sicily, in Contessa Entellina Estate and neighboring areas.
Soils & Climate: Altitude from 200 to 400 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 g, leaving 6 to 8 buds per plant. Planting density of 4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare (1,800-2,400 an acre) and yields of about 4-5 tons per hectare (1.6-2 tons an acre).

Denomination: Sicilia Doc Rosso
Grapes: Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah and other grapes
Alcohol: 13.65% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.1 g/l.
pH: 3.7

In Contessa Entellina after two slightly rainier years, in 2018 743 mm of rainfall were recorded, a figure that is above the average of 667 mm* of this territory. Most of the rainfall was distributed in spring; only in some plots there have been precipitations in the summer. The integrated management of agronomic practices, from pruning to thinning to the choice of different harvesting moments, inspired by an eco-sustainable viticulture, has allowed us to have healthy and well-ripened grapes.

*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.

Manual harvesting of grapes into crates with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard. The harvest of the grapes destined Mille e una Notte began at the end of August with the Syrah harvest and ended in the first decade of September with the collection of Nero d'Avola and Petit Verdot.

A further selection is carried out in the cellar, thanks to a latest generation destemmer, able to discard the green and overripe berries that might still be on the clusters. Fermentation in stainless steel and maceration on the skins for 12 days at a temperature of 26 - 30° C (79 -86° F). Ageing for 13-14 months in new french oak barriques and then in the bottle for at least 24 months.

Production Zone: south-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina Estate and nearby areas.
Terrains & Climate: altitude from 200 to 400 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 g, leaving 6 to 8 buds per plant. Planting density of 4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare (1,800-2,400 an acre) and yields of about 4-5 tons per hectare (1.6-2 tons an acre).

Denomination: Red Sicilia DOC
Grapes: Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah and other grapes
Alcohol: 13.80 % vol.
Total Acidity: 6.2 g/l.
pH: 3.67

In the 2017 vintage 555 mm of rainfall was recorded, a slightly lower figure compared to the average* (661 mm) for this territory. Rainfall was mainly concentrated in autumn and winter and therefore, during the months of June and July, we intervened with emergency irrigation; thus the vineyards were able to complete the vegetation-production cycle in a regular way.

*Vintage: In Contessa Entellina we consider the period from October 1 to September 30; Rainfall: data collected by SIAS, (Sicilian Agrometeorological Service); **the average is calculated from vintage 2003.

Manual harvesting of grapes into crates with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard. The harvest of the grapes destined for Mille e una Notte began with Syrah from 17 to 22/08 and carried on with Nero d'Avola, from 23/09 to 02/09, and Petit Verdot, from 29/08 to 04/09.

A further selection is carried out in the cellar, thanks to a latest generation destemmer, able to discard the green and overripe berries that might still be on the clusters. Fermentation in stainless steel and maceration on the skins for 12 days at a temperature of 26 - 30° C (79 -86° F). Ageing for 13-14 months in new French oak barriques and then in the bottle for at least 20 months.

Production Zone: south-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina Estate and nearby areas.
Terrains & Climate: altitude from 200 to 400 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 g, leaving 6 to 8 buds per plant. Planting density of 4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare (1,800-2,400 an acre) and yields of about 4-5 tons per hectare (1.6-2 tons an acre).

Denomination: Red Sicilia DOC
Grapes: Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah and other grapes
Alcohol: 13.70 % vol.
Total Acidity: 5.3 g/l.
pH: 3.66