Pellegrino Gazzerotta Malbec 2022

In the middle of the Gazzerotta vineyard, planted mainly with nero d'avola lies a plot with the malbec grapes, from which this wine is made.This vineyard is the largest of Pellegrino's four vineyards, 90 hectares, and is located near Mazara del Vallo (Trapani), a dry location with large variations in temperature. The subsoil is mineral-rich clay, which is very dry. 

Harvest begins in mid-September. After a skin soaking, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks, then the young wine matures for another 6 months in stainless steel tanks. After static clarification (no filtering), the wine is bottled to maximise the aromas and flavours.

The result is a lively red wine. In the nose, notes of red fruits and violets, along with pleasant spicy notes. On the palate soft with a nice structure, well balanced and lingering, with pleasing freshness.

Carlo Pellegrino

Sicily is Italy's 2nd wine-growing region. The Carlo Pellegrino family has been making marsala (fortified wine) and still wines here since 1880. To do so, 3 wineries have been built over the years: the historic cellar in the middle of the city of Marsala for making the marsala; the modern winery just outside the city where the still wines are made, equipped with state-of-the-art technology; and then the winery on the island of Pantelleria, where the zibibbo grape (muscatel) is vinified for the sweet white wines. Sicily's wines have a character all their own. The influence of the sea on the climate is obviously strong. It calls for grapes that, despite the heat, can produce wines with good acidity. In the wine regions around the city of Marsala, the main Sicilian grapes have been growing for hundreds of years: nero d'avola, grillo, inzolia, catarratto and zibibbo. The zibibbo (the Arabic word for muscat) is mainly used for sweet wines. The white grillo, inzolia and caterratto were originally used for marsala but are now also vinified as still wines with very good results. For red wines, it is mainly nero d'avola and nerello mascalese. Both red and white grapes blend well with international grape varieties such as syrah and chardonnay and are often added to increase consumer recognition. The people are particularly hospitable, and you will also be welcomed with open arms at Pellegrino's in Marsala. People love to talk about the island's peculiarities and delicious cuisine. They are not proud to be Sicilian for nothing.