Calcagno Vini

Sicily
Passopisciaro (Catania)
6 He
30 000 bottles
Famiglia Calcagno
Gianni Calcagno
Alessandro Biancolin
white, rose, red
Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, Nero Cappuccio
Calcagno Vini

Calcagno Winery is located in a tiny village of Passopisciaro, on the northern side of Etna volcano, the area that has a long wine history. For five generations, from father to son, Calcagno Family carries on its old wine-making tradition, in order to give to its wines the flavour of the places where they are made and to provide them with the energy and the colours of this volcano that is reflected in every sip of the wines.

The vineyards, in Contrada Arcuria and Feudo di Mezzo, at 650 meters above sea level, were planted on small and meandering terraces during the first years of last century. They keep on growing thanks to the hard work of the winery and finding a place in hard yet generous nature.

Calcagno Wines offer a unique sensorial experience and allow to discover the intense essence of this small part of Sicily. The scientific research is a fundamental and crucial aspect for the winemaking at Calcagno Winery to achieve the high quality of its wines.

Grapes: Carricante from 30-40 yr old vineyards, 850m above sea level; floral and fruity; fresh, sapid, mineral and persistent.
Ginestra Etna Bianco DOC
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese 90%, Nerello Cappuccio 10%; from 70-90yr old vineyards, 650m above sea level; small red fruits and pomegranade; fresh, sapid, mineral.
Romice delle Sciare Etna Rosato DOC
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, other red grapes; from 70-90yr old vineyards, 650m above sea level; 2 months in oak; red fruits on the nose, fresh, soft tannins, complex.
Nireddu Etna Rosso DOC
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese 90%, Nerello Cappuccio 10%; from 70-90yr old vineyards, 650m above sea level; ages in 20HL oak for 12 months; cherry, raspberry and wild herbs; fresh, structured tannins, long.
Arcuria Etna Rosso DOC