The vineyards are located in western sicily, the most prized and wine-dedicated area of the island
The Pellegrino vineyards are located in the westernmost part of Sicily, which is characterized by a great variety of microclimates. The territory boasts the highest vine-covered area in Italy as it is considered the most suitable area of the island for grape growing. Here in fact the intense light, the dry climate, the fresh soils, the winds coming from the south and the strong atmospheric temperature range, create the ideal conditions for the production of quality wines.
The cradle of native vines
It was the Phoenicians who, between the eighth and seventh century BC, introduced vine cultivation in these territories. We are in the cradle of the native Sicilian vines: grillo, inzolia, catarratto, grecanico, zibibbo, malvasia, nero d’avola, nerello mascalese and frappato, these vines have always been used here for the production of great wines.
Family estates four estates, each with a specific vocation and all cultivated organically
Producer grow their grapes on four estates each with specific vocations and all run using organic farming methods in full respect of the environment. Kelbi, a lush garden, ideal for growing catarratto. Rinazzo, harsh and desert-like, where the syrah grows vigorously. Salinaro, whose grillo vineyards along the coast enjoy the fresh sea breezes. Gazzerotta, a windy plateau, ideal for the cultivation of nero d’avola and where an ancient grillo vine has put down deep roots, expressing the highest quality levels.
Vineyards, wineries and specialized oenologists, each one dedicated to the production of wines, passito and marsala
Thanks to different cultivation areas, three different wineries – Cardilla for wines, Pantelleria for moscato and passito, Marsala for the homonymous wine and fortified wines – and winemakers dedicated to every type of wine, we are the Sicilian winery able to offer the widest variety of Sicilian wines.
Great white and red wines
Single variety, biological native varieties, family estates, aromatic wines and cru
In addition to the estate wines from grapes grown on family properties, winery Pellegrino produce: a line of single variety wines, from native and international grapes grown in our territory; a line of wines from native organic grapes, a line of wines produced from typical Sicilian aromatic grapes, characterized by intense typically Mediterranean aromas, and one cru, the highest qualitative expression of each vintage.
Pantelleria in our hearts
Pellegrino is the first producers in the world of pantelleria moscato and passito
In the alberello vineyards of Pantelleria, today a UNESCO world heritage site, we cultivate the zibibbo grapes, from which a great Pantelleria Moscato is born, produced in our winery on the island.
From the same grapes dried by the August sun on reed trellises, the Pantelleria Passito is born, of which the Nes represents the most noble and precious version.
