Alantaria Brut Insolia
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
seafood antipasti, vegetable tempura, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Cantine Nicosia's Alantaria Brut is a sparkling celebration of Sicily's indigenous Insolia grape. Sourced from selected vineyards across the sun-drenched hills of Sicily, this wine captures the vibrant, maritime-influenced terroir of the island. Crafted using the Martinotti (Charmat) method, the winemaking process focuses on preserving the primary fruit aromas and crisp acidity inherent to the Insolia variety, a grape with ancient roots in Sicilian viticulture dating back to antiquity. The result is an elegant, lively sparkling wine characterized by a fine perlage, delicate floral bouquet, and bright notes of green apple, citrus, and Mediterranean herbs, reflecting the historic winery's dedication to showcasing native Sicilian grapes in contemporary, expressive styles.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Insolia