Sauvignon Blanc, which debuts with the new vintage at Vinitaly, will be followed by the other references of the brand. Objective: to relaunch and enhance the denomination.
Aware of its role as ambassador of the territory, Mandrarossa – top brand of Cantine Settesoli – bets on Menfi Doc and debuts at Vinitaly with the 2024 vintage of Urra di Mare, claiming the label no longer as Doc Sicilia, but with the Menfitana denomination . In the near future, Cartagho , Bertolino Soprano , Cavadiserpe , Santannella and Bonera wines will also pass from Sicilia Doc to Menfi Doc. Mandrarossa’s goal is in fact to relaunch and enhance the denomination by focusing on the strong territorial and oenological identity , as well as on wine tourism .
“The Menfi area – explains Giuseppe Bursi , President of Cantine Settesoli – is a unique place, where the conditions for viticulture are optimal: the area extends up to 440 meters above sea level, with significant temperature variations and the constant presence of sea breezes. These characteristics give the Menfi Doc wines of Mandrarossa a marked minerality, acidity and freshness, peculiarities that make them immediately recognizable. On these hills there are also five different types of soil: after a careful zoning study we have selected the most suitable terrains for each vine, giving even more value to our products. Our goal is therefore to underline the strong bond between Mandrarossa and its place of origin, still little known and valued”.
Another key lever for the promotion of Menfi Doc is wine tourism, a strategic asset in which Mandrarossa strongly believes: “Here the hills meet the sea, next to the vineyards we find expanses of olive trees: it is a still uncontaminated landscape, an enchanting Mediterranean idyll. When we welcome people to our winery, we also tell them about this wild and fascinating place. Promoting Menfi means focusing on experiential tourism : the beauty of nature must become an added value to attract visitors and give impetus to the denomination. To preserve this extraordinary heritage we must also think about the future, dealing with the climate changes underway: we are adopting shorter pruning, shading nets and evaluating the use of resistant rootstocks, as well as promoting dryland farming techniques among our members”.
The first Menfi Doc wine is Mandrarossa Urra di Mare , 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The beneficial action of sea breezes gives a fresh wine with delicate vegetal notes, a new and territorial expression of Sauvignon. Straw yellow in color with bright golden reflections, its aroma is intense, with aromas of citrus, peach, apricot and hints of mint and basil. On the palate it presents excellent harmony between fruit aromas and minerality, with a fresh and persistent finish.
Stand Vinitaly Cantine Settesoli – Mandrarossa: Pavilion 2 – Stand D39