Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT Nerobufaleffj - Gulfi 2019

Name: Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT Nerobufaleffj - Gulfi
Brand: Gulfi
SKU: bottle-01992
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Format: 75 cl

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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
Region	Sicily
Production area	Eastern Sicily
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
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

Descrizione

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.

The winery

Gulfi – Winery in Sicilia

Discover the story and wines of Gulfi.

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.

Region: Sicilia

Country: Italia

Founded: 1996

Grapes: 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.

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Winery history

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 recognitions

Gulfi's wines have received scores and accolades from international critics and guides and regularly appear in industry rankings and reviews.