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The Lure Of The Land

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Montecarrubo Winery Peter and Susie Vinding-Diers came to Sicily seeking unusual and serious terroir to plant vineyards. ” After finding the perfect setting, the winery was established in 2005. “You could call this a paleolithic vineyard.” The olive trees are beyond the vineyard.

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The Hidden Bottle

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Grape varieties grown here are 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with an emphasis on natural sustainable viticultural methods. In 2005, Silvio Denz, a winemaker, bought the estates. Much needed rain finally brought some relief to the vineyards around mid-August. The vines on average are 30 years old.

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A Taste Of Vittoria!

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Their common objective is to promote the quality of Sicilian wine worldwide, giving voice to wine producers, promoting the region, maintaining high-quality viticulture, product quality, ethics, sustainability, and making a more pronounced impression in the marketplace. Currently, 90 wineries throughout Sicily form the association.

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"Pink" Pairings

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His dream was to have his own family-owned winery, so in 2005 he began making wines under the label ‘Joseph Carr.’ Fleurs de Prairie Rosé 2022 Made by the family-owned Les Grands Chais de France, "Fleurs de Prairie" is named in celebration of the free-spirited wildflowers carpeting their vineyards in the South of France.

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Embracing Autumn

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His dream was to have a family-owned winery, so in 2005 he began making wines under the label ‘Joseph Carr.” Practicing sustainability, the grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in Colchagua Valley, Chile, where the winery is located. Ernie and his team are proactive when it comes to sustainability.

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It’s Wine & Dine Time!

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The estate is a picturesque setting surrounded by 200 acres of vineyards, certified as biological with a focus on sustainability. Gaetana Jacono Photo credit: Penny Weiss Vittoria is home to Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG and Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG, the first and only wines with DOCG status in Sicily, established in 2005.

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Earth Day, Living With The land

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It is essential to do our part all year long and to move toward a more sustainable environment and a healthy future for the earth. Globally, more wineries than ever before are contributing their efforts to maintain sustainable practices in the vineyard and wine production. Conserving Biodiversity in the vineyards 4.