Poggio di Bortolone
(Winery in Val di Noto)
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About Winery and Wines
Azienda Agricola Poggio di Bortolone was founded by the Cosenza family at the end of the eighteenth century, shortly after Sicily’s transition out of feudalism and its annexation to mainland Italy. Since then, it has been passed down from father to son, and today Pierluigi Cosenza, son of Ignazio, is the current owner and manager of the Poggio di Bortolone estate.
While preserving long-established family traditions, Pierluigi has also introduced fresh and innovative ideas to build on the successes of the past. The land has been cultivated with grapes, olives, and wheat for centuries, and today the winery’s ancient wooden press and traditional oil mill remain as reminders of the estate’s proud origins.
The old limestone watermill beside the Para Para River is being lovingly restored to its former splendor — another symbol of the deep-rooted traditions that endured until the end of World War II.
Around 1970, Ignazio Cosenza, the current owner’s father, decided to give the family business a new direction, marking the beginning of the modern estate known today as Poggio di Bortolone — a name derived from the Sicilian expression Puoiu ri Burtuluni, meaning “the estate on top of a small hill.”
In the 1980s, Ignazio’s vision of a modern estate began to take shape. In 1982, the first vintage of Cerasuolo wine Poggio di Bortolone was bottled, featuring its historic label depicting U Puoiu, with the manor house and cellars.
Poggio di Bortolone Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G.
A wine made from Nero d'Avola and Frappato grapes, producing a deeply intense and rich red color. The nose is dominated by notes of cherries, accompanied by hints of plums and ripe blackberries. The palate is well balanced, with firm tannins, making it an excellent match for red meats and pasta dishes, especially strongly flavored ones such as the traditional pasta alla norma with aubergines and ricotta cheese.
Para Para Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G.
This Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico is obtained from a balanced blend of Nero d’Avola, which provides structure, and Frappato, which adds color and rounded, expressive flavors. The nose is intense yet elegant, offering unmistakable aromas of red berries accompanied by soft, warm spices typical of these grape varieties. The palate is rich and flavorful, with gentle, well-integrated tannins, making it a perfect pairing with cheese and game dishes.
Frappato Vittoria D.O.C.
A light ruby-red wine with intense aromas of small red berries such as cherries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. On the palate, it is lively and fresh, with persistent notes of red fruit. Thanks to its moderate tannins, it pairs beautifully with oily fish and traditional dishes like pasta with sardines and fennel.
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