About Winery and Wines

The Azienda Agricola Poggio di Bortolone was founded by the Cosenza Family at the end of the eighteenth century, immediately after Sicily’s transition out of feudalism and the annexation by mainland Italy. Since that time it has been passed down from father to son and today Pierluigi Cosenza, Ignazio's son, is the current owner and manager of the Poggio di Bortolone Estate. Whilst embracing the long established Family traditions, introducing fresh and innovative ideas to build on the successes of the past. The land has been used for the cultivation of grapes, olives and wheat over many centuries and today the winery's ancient wooden press and traditional oil mill are to be found amongst the relics of bygone days to remind visitors of the proud origins of the Estate. The old and now redundant limestone watermill, beside the river Para Para, is being lovingly restored to its former splendour and is yet another reminder of past traditions which continued right up until to the end of World War II. Around 1970 Ignazio Cosenza, current owner's father, decided to give the Family business a new direction which heralded the beginning of the modern Estate which is known today as Poggio di Bortolone, a name derived from a Sicilian expression, Puoiu ri Burtuluni, describing an Estate whose origins are found on the top of a small hill. In the 1980s was introduced a new Ignazio's vision of a modern Estate began to be realised. In 1982 was bottled the first vintage of Cerasuolo wine, Poggio di Bortolone, with its historic label depicting U Puoiu with the manor house and the cellars.

Poggio di Bortolone Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G. A wine made from Nero d'Avola and Frappato grapes, which produces a deeply intense and rich red colour. The nose is dominated by the flavour of cherries that is accompanied by notes of plums and ripe blackberries. It has a well balanced palate with strong tannins and it goes well with red meat and pasta dishes especially with strongly flavoured dishes such as the traditional pasta alla norma, made with aubergines and ricotta cheese. Para Para Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G. Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico is obtained from a balanced blend of Nero d’Avola to provide structure and Frappato to add colourful notes and strong and rounded flavours. The nose is intense yet unobtrusive and elegant. Unmistakable red berryflavours accompanied by soft, warm spices typical of this grape’s soft notes, which give off aromas that are long-lasting and develop into new sensations. The wine has strong flavours with mild and delicate tannins and so it goes well with cheese and game. Frappato Vittoria D.O.C. A very light ruby red wine with intense aromas of small red berries; cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. It is lively and fresh to the palate yet subtle ongoing flavours of red berries. The moderate tannins mean ideal with oily fish, such as pasta with sardines and fennel.

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