Four generations who have consistently engaged with the care of the land. Vineyards on the hills of Trapani where the Mediterranean wind blows. Reinventing the canon of Sicilian wines with freshness and elegance. ______________________ Our winery is in Marsala, on the western tip of Sicily, in a traditional stone farmhouse dating from 1904, which has now been renovated with artisanal and technological tools and know-how. Our wines today come from the work of four generations of winemakers and express the specific character of our hilly vineyards, where low yields allow for more intense flavors. These wines are the expression of a Mediterranean landscape made of wind, salt, and of all the different cultures that have met in Sicily in the past and will always meet. UP IN THE HILLS The vineyards are on the hills of Marsala, between 200 and 450 meters above sea level, where the low yields (about 80 quintals per hectare) concentrate the flavors. Here, the gaze can follow the horizon down to the coast. The wind coming from the sea “touches” the plants, and we recognize it in the slightly salty notes of the wines. TECHNOLOGICAL CRAFT The work in the cellar is minimalist. We want our wines to be the genuine expression of our hills, maintaining the balance of the grapes and their connection with the landscape where we have our roots. BEHIND THE LABELS The labels are designed by Laboratorio Zanzara, a social cooperative in Turin that promotes integration and creativity for people with mental disabilities, under the artistic curation of Gianluca Cannizzo. The illustrations are the result of a research process on the local fauna and flora, the Marsala landscapes, and the Sicilian imagery. They develop from elements collected on-site, including photos and botanical illustrations. The simple, playful, and materic style refers to Matisse but also reflects the expressiveness of the people for whom Zanzara is a creative home.
