Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT Nerobufaleffj - Gulfi 2019
GulfiNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio Terre Siciliane IGT 75 cl 2019
CHF 41.46−8%(CHF 55.28/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 45.17
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Technical information
- Producer
- Gulfi
- Name
- Terre Siciliane IGT
- Variety
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Vintage
- 2019
- Gradation
- 14.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation with skin maceration
- Aging
- 12 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- 3-5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses
- Region
- Sicily
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Eastern Sicily
- Type
- Red wine
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The Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT Nerobufaleffj di Gulfi is a precious expression of the native Sicilian grape varieties cultivated on the pristine hills of the Pachino area, in the southeast of the island. This wine is primarily made from Nero d’Avola, the regal grape of Sicily, which here expresses itself with extraordinary elegance and complexity thanks to the Mediterranean climate and the clay-limestone soils. The aging takes place in wooden barrels, imparting structure and a soft tannic texture, balanced by vibrant freshness.
In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red color, enriched with violet reflections. The bouquet is rich with notes of ripe red fruits, cherry, and plum, with pleasant spicy and mineral nuances that evoke the territory. On the palate, it reveals full body, harmony, and a persistent finish, ideal with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses. An authentic sensory journey into the heart of Sicilian winemaking tradition.
In the glass, it presents an intense ruby red color, enriched with violet reflections. The bouquet is rich with notes of ripe red fruits, cherry, and plum, with pleasant spicy and mineral nuances that evoke the territory. On the palate, it reveals full body, harmony, and a persistent finish, ideal with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses. An authentic sensory journey into the heart of Sicilian winemaking tradition.
The winery
Gulfi
SiciliaItaliaSince 1996
A Sicilian winery based in Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG), known for its interpretations of Nero d'Avola, for wines from single contrade (CRU), and for its bio-organic viticulture and non-invasive winemaking.
- Grape varieties
- Nero d'Avola, Frappato, Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, Pinot Noir
- A long-standing specialization in Nero d'Avola and the development of Pachino crus.
- Production of Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG
- Bio-organic approach and low-intervention winemaking
- Vineyards located on the Monti Iblei, in Pachino and on the slopes of Etna.
The story
The estate is linked to the Catania family and to the project launched by Vito Catania in the 1990s, developing a path focused on enhancing the individual contrade of southeastern Sicily. Since the late 1990s the company has built its reputation chiefly around Nero d'Avola and the production of Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG, later carrying out trials on vineyards of Etna and the Val di Noto.
Production philosophy
Pursuit of "naturalness": bio-organic/organic viticulture practices, bush-trained vines where possible, the absence of systematic irrigation, and low-intervention winemaking to preserve the expression of the terroir and indigenous grape varieties.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate operates in three main areas of south-eastern and eastern Sicily: the Monti Iblei, with hillside vineyards on marls and calcarenites; the Pachino/Val di Noto area on the southernmost flank; and several vineyards on Etna. Each area has distinct soils and microclimates, producing wines with different profiles.
Awards and recognition
Gulfi's wines have received scores and accolades from international critics and guides and regularly appear in industry rankings and reviews.