Quater Rosso
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted lamb, beef stew, aged Pecorino cheese
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Quater Rosso (also known as Quater Vitis Rosso) is a masterful liquid tapestry woven from four of Sicily's most defining indigenous red grape varieties: Nero d'Avola, Perricone, Frappato, and Nerello Cappuccio. Grown in the clay-rich soils of the Pianoro Cuddìa estate in the Trapani countryside, this wine represents a harmonious dialogue between the island's diverse viticultural heritages. Each grape is harvested at its optimal ripeness and vinified separately to preserve its unique character before blending. Nero d'Avola provides the robust backbone of dark fruit and structure, Perricone contributes deep color and rustic spice, Frappato infuses vibrant fresh berry aromas and acidity, while Nerello Cappuccio lends elegant floral notes and soft tannins. The wine is aged in French oak barriques to seamlessly integrate these distinct personalities into a single, cohesive expression of Sicilian terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and Vinzia Novara, Firriato is a pioneering Sicilian winery headquartered in Paceco, Trapani, dedicated to championing the island's diverse microclimates and indigenous grape varieties. Operating across distinct terroirs—ranging from the clay-rich soils of the Trapani countryside to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna and the maritime environment of the island of Favignana—the estate is deeply committed to certified organic viticulture and environmental sustainability. Firriato is highly acclaimed for its expressive, terroir-driven wines, particularly those crafted from Nero d'Avola, Perricone, and Grillo, showcased in signature labels such as the robust Harmonium, the elegant Ribeca, and the historic Santagostino Baglio Soria. Official Address: Via Trapani 113, 91027 Paceco, Trapani, Sicily, Italy. Website: https://firriato.it