Camelot
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Firriato's Camelot is a prestigious Sicilian interpretation of the classic Bordeaux blend, born from the clay-loam soils of the Baglio Soria estate in the Trapani countryside. Here, the intense Mediterranean sun is tempered by cooling sea breezes, allowing international varieties to develop extraordinary complexity and rich polyphenolic structure. The wine's name, Camelot, evokes the legendary court of King Arthur, symbolizing a chivalric quest for winemaking perfection and the harmonious alliance of two noble grape varieties. Vinified with meticulous care and aged in French oak barriques, Camelot marries the structure and herbaceous hints of Cabernet Sauvignon with the plush, velvety fruit of Merlot, resulting in a dark, brooding, and sophisticated red that bridges old-world elegance with Sicilian warmth.
🍾 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
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%