Maninalto 2017 – Sicilian First Edition

Vintage 2017 | Vittoria, Sicily | 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Frappato | Natural Red Wine

 

This was the beginning.
2017 marks the first wine I was able to bottle and share with the world—a truly emotional milestone and the official launch of the Maninalto project.

And what a debut: an exceptional vintage in Sicily’s Vittoria area, known for producing Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG, the island’s only DOCG appellation. Compared to 2016 (a vintage I never bottled), 2017 brought vibrant fruit, rounder tannins, and lower acidity, making it a beautifully drinkable wine with immediate charm.

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A Region That Breathes Identity

Nestled in southeastern Sicily near the city of Vittoria, this region is home to red, iron-rich soils and centuries-old viticultural heritage. The land tells its story in every bottle.

• Soil: Deep red soils formed from subalpine Pliocene sands, rich in limestone, siliceous layers, and compact fresh clay and calcareous tufa—a mix that gives structure and elegance to the wines.

• Varieties: 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Frappato—a classic Sicilian blend known for balance, freshness, and a Mediterranean soul.

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Vinification & Key Info

• Harvest: Manual, mid-September

• Fermentation: Spontaneous co-fermentation with native yeasts

• Maceration: 12 days on skins, fully destemmed

• Bottled: Limited release – only 480 bottles (0.75L)

• Alcohol: 12.5% vol

• No fining, no filtration, no added SO₂

 

Tasting Notes

Bright ruby red with aromas of wild strawberry, pomegranate, and gentle spice. On the palate, it’s juicy and fresh, with silky tannins and a lively, drink-now character that makes it perfect for long dinners or short pauses that deserve celebration.