Altavilla della Corte Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 7 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and spicy complexity are in perfect harmony.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, pasta with wild boar ragù, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the Borgo Guarini estate in the countryside of Trapani, Firriato's Altavilla della Corte Syrah is a superb expression of how this international grape has adapted to the Sicilian sun and soils. The name 'Altavilla' pays homage to the historic Norman Hauteville dynasty, who left an indelible mark on Sicily's cultural and architectural heritage. Cultivated on clay-loam soils under a Mediterranean climate with significant diurnal temperature shifts, the grapes undergo traditional red vinification in stainless steel followed by brief aging in oak barrels. This process preserves the vibrant dark fruit and spicy character of the Syrah while imparting a refined, velvety structure.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and his wife Vinizia Novara, Firriato is one of Sicily's premier wine producers, widely acclaimed for championing the island's viticultural renaissance. The estate spans remarkably diverse terroirs across Sicily, ranging from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Trapani countryside and the maritime climate of the island of Favignana to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Deeply committed to certified organic farming and sustainability, Firriato focuses on preserving authentic biodiversity by cultivating native Sicilian varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Grillo, alongside select international grapes. Their dynamic portfolio captures the distinct character of each microclimate through celebrated flagship wines like Harmonium, Ribeca, and the Etna-sourced Cavanera collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%