Az. Agr. Riofavara Di Padova Marianta & C.

On the limestone hills of Ispica, within the Val di Noto, Riofavara manages two Sicilia denominations — DOC and IGP — encompassing both wine and oil from the same territory. Here, Nero d'Avola finds the continental warmth that ripens its structure, flanked by historic island grape varieties, from Nerello Mascalese to the more slender Frappato, and selected international varieties. The family winery seeks a declared balance: not the exhibition of the grape variety, but its measure. From the same landscape comes their extra virgin olive oil, recognizable by its green tomato aroma and a polyphenolic density that speaks of demanding harvests. Winery decisions remain tied to the rhythms of the seasons and the interpretation of the terroir, without automatisms. It is this adherence to the local timing that defines the house style. The winery is open to visitors: exploring the industrious vineyards and cellars of Ispica allows one to observe firsthand how a seasonal choice becomes a bottle, and to taste wine and oil right where they are born, at the exact point where the limestone and sun of Val di Noto take form.

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