Ancestrale Vino Bianco 'Vino III' 2022

Press 4 White • March 2024 Direct Press Selection  Ancestrale is located on the island of Salina, part of the Aeolian Islands, a volcanic archipelago off the northeast coast of Sicily. Friends and business partners Antonino "Nino" Caravaglio and Giuseppe Mascoli emphasize truly small scale and sustainable farming by focusing on micro parcels that express the terroir of this magical landscape that’s been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Nino has also been producing capers since beginning his business in 1989. The vineyards for Ancestrale are located between two spent volcanoes, Monte dei Porri and Monte Fossa delle Felci.  Ancestrale’s winemaking is minimalistic and anti-technological, underground, in 750L clay amphorae. The Ancestrale III is comprised of 60% Malvasia di Liparu, 30% Catarratto, and 10% Grillo planted in 1980 and sees 15 days of maceration. Only 1500 bottles were produced. The Ancestrale wines wowed our staff during tastings for this month's club selections. The