Menfi and its wines

Menfi is one of the most important wine districts of Western Sicily, in the province of Agrigento, along the south-west coast of the island.
The area, which extends from the inland hills down to the Mediterranean Sea, is marked by a an ideal microclimate for viticulture: warm, breezy summers, mild winters and a wide temperature swing between day and night.

The soil

The soils range from sandy and limestone in the coastal areas at clay and silt inland, offering a mosaic of soils that makes it possible to produce a wide, versatile range of wines.

Menfi is known both for its indigenous Sicilian grape varieties, such as Nero d’Avola, Grillo and Grecanico, both for the international grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Syrah), which have found a perfect home here.

What is the Menfi wine district?

The appellation Menfi DOC, recognised in 1995, covers several municipalities in the province of Agrigento: Menfi, Montevago, Sambuca di Sicilia, Santa Margherita di Belice.

Several types are permitted:

• White DOCs: Grillo, Grecanico, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Sauvignon

• DOC Reds: Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

• Rosés e Sparkling wines

• Superiore and Riserva for the more structured versions

Characteristics of Menfi Wines

Colour

• Whites: Bright straw yellow, with golden highlights

• Reds: Deep ruby red, evolving towards garnet

Aromas

• Whites: Citrus, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs, mineral notes

• Reds: Cherry, plum, sweet spices, aromatic herbs, cocoa

• International: Vanilla and toast in wood-aged wines

Palate

• Fresh and Savoury: In the native whites

• Soft and Structured: In the reds from Nero d’Avola and Syrah

• International: Elegant, rounded, modern in style

Typical Grape Varieties of Menfi

White Grape

• Grillo

• Grecanico

• Catarratto

• Chardonnay

• Sauvignon Blanc

Black Grape

• Nero d’Avola

• Syrah

• Merlot

• Cabernet Sauvignon

Why choose a wine from Menfi?

• To discover a a modern, well-suited Sicilian wine-growing area, able to express both tradition and innovation

• For the fresh, Mediterranean whites, perfect with fish and light dishes

• For the structured, sunny reds, ideal with red meat, roasts and aged cheeses

• For the Sicilian-grown international varieties, which compete on a world level