Description
The estate, owned by the Polizzotti-Scuderi family since the early 1800s, was originally dedicated to the cultivation of wheat and cotton. Around 1920 the first vineyards were planted, and the family started to produce wine. From 1960 when Giuseppe Polizzotti took over the management of the estate, the annual harvest had been shared amongst the local wine cooperatives; but in 1995 he decided to stop and produce an estate wine—Fondo Antico was born.
Tradition and heritage combined with knowledge of the terroir and state-of-the-art production techniques contributed to the winery becoming what it is today; the estate boasts 80 hectares of vineyards planted to several indigenous varieties, including, Grillo, Nero d’Avola, Inzolia, Grecanico, Zibibbo, Perricone and a handful of carefully selected international varietals, all surrounded by prickly pears, olive trees and lemon groves.
100% Perricone, a varietal believed to have been introduced to Sicily by the Greeks; it has been known by various names—depending on the region—including Niuri, Pignatello, Pirricuni and Tuccarino. This bottling, Per Te—or “for you” in Italian—was made in honor of Sicily and its viticultural heritage. The grapes were harvested and carefully sorted, then macerated on the skins for 15 days. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless-steel tanks.
Delicate aromatics of dust red fruits with a touch of crushed rock. Light and bright, the palate the shows flavors of black cherry, dried strawberry, desiccated raspberry and red plum. The finish is long, fruity and juicy with a soft, dusty mineral note. Serve slightly chilled, this refreshing little red will pair nicely with a variety of dishes. Enjoy!
