PETIT VERDOT
IGT SICILIAN LANDS
Petit Verdot from the Sensi line. is an intense red wine produced in the limestone-clay soils of San Michele di Ganzaria, 450 meters above sea level. This grape variety, grown using the spurred cordon system, expresses the essence of Sicily through its intense aromas of nutmeg, spices, floral notes, berries, smoky and vegetal nuances. After careful vinification and aging in Slavonian oak barrels, it offers a soft and warm palate, enriched by harmonious tannins and a long lingering spicy finish. Perfect with rich dishes such as rolled meat and aged cheeses, this wine embodies the balance between tradition and innovation.
Varieties
100% Petit Verdot
DENOMINATION
IGT SICILIAN LANDS
AREA OF PRODUCTION
City of San Michele di Ganzaria (CT)
FOOD PAIRINGS
We recommend tomato-based pasta dishes, stuffed meat rolls, medium-aged cheeses, and all the plant-based culinary specialties typical of the Mediterranean tradition
aging and refinement
Maceration with the pomace for about 12 days. Fermentation with selected yeasts in stainless steel silos for about 10 days at temperatures of 22/24 °C
Awards
VITAE GUIDE 2024 – PETIT VERDOT SENSES 2016
…comu quando lu ventu
furria e s’apparigghia cu li
troffa di sarmenta, nill attisa
di li sganghi di racina ca
pirculunu lu mustu ottùbrinu.
From “Quannu lu ventu” by Giovanni Maria Incorpora
Sense line
Verse, art and wine: harmony of the senses in every sip
The Sensi Line blends the taste of wine with art and poetry. Each bottle is a symphony for the senses, enriched with paintings and poetic verses, inviting you to discover Sicilian grape varieties in a unique way. In addition to sight, smell and taste, Sensi stimulates touch and hearing with braille labels and the sound of wine being poured, culminating in a profound emotion upon opening the bottle.
A journey beyond drinking, to connect with the essence of Sicily.
Grapes, God’s Good: A Ritual of Colors and Sensations
Between play and tradition:
the grape harvest in the works of Incorpora
Salvatore Incorpora’s work “Grapes, God’s Goodness” masterfully captures the festive essence of the traditional grape harvest, an event that is transformed into a playful ritual for the youngest. Through this vibrant scene, Incorpora portrays barefoot children immersed in vats, crushing grapes with an enthusiasm that transforms the work into a celebration of life. Their arms outstretched toward the sky and their legs wrapped among the bunches of grapes represent an intimate embrace of nature, emphasizing the union between the human and the divine. Each sip of Petit Verdot ‘Sensi’ becomes a tribute to these deep roots, evoking a mosaic of smells, colors and flavors that only Sicily can offer.
the estate of San Michele di Ganzaria
Under the sun of Sicily,
where wine meets the land
In the heart of Sicily, in the shadow of breathtaking views, lies the San Michele di Ganzaria estate, the birthplace of our prestigious Nero d’Avola ‘Sensi’. This unique terroir, located 450 meters above sea level, is characterized by limestone and clay soils that give the wine unparalleled structure and complexity. The estate, surrounded by an enchanting landscape that mixes the blue Sicilian sky with the intense green of the vines, represents the very essence of the island, where tradition and nature come together to create wines of exceptional quality.
