Arquilla Wines

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Sicilia DOC
La Segreta Bianco

There is a ripe, perfumed quality to the fruit as this beautifully balanced Sicilian white opens up. La Segreta Bianco is pale gold with a light, greenish hue. It has a lively aromatic bouquet that mingles hints of lychee, pineapple, kumquat, peach blossom, and wild mint. The mouthfeel is full, dry and balanced by a persistent natural acidity typical of this blend and winemaking approach. The wine is smooth and supple with a satisfying aftertaste of mint, and a long finish.

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape Variety: Grecanico, Chardonnay, Viognier, Fiano
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Straw yellow with light greenish hue.

Nose

Broad and lively aromatic bouquet. Fruity and fragrant; apple, citrus, white melon, tropical fruit and lime.

Palate

Fresh and flavoursome. Good balance between acidity, suppleness and fullness. Aromatic finish.

Service

10 - 12° C

Food Pairing

Excellent as an aperitif, energetic match with raw dishes (seafood and meat), lightly fried food and all types of salad. Party wine, ideal for young, creative cuisine.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Vinification

The grapes are and destemmed and soft crushed in the absence of oxygen (nitrogen); the juice is clarified through settling cold overnight and then inoculated with selected pure yeast. Fermentation and storage in stainless steel vessels.

Ageing

To be drunk young or kept for up to 2 years.

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Vino di Noto DOC

Moscato di Noto is a wine to begin with, as an aperitif, which is notably aromatic. From single-variety Moscato Bianco grapes, it is harvested slightly early and vinified in such a way as to leave no sugary residues. Cultivated among the white soil of the Buonivini estate, whose limey soils are shared with perfumed almond groves, and representing the Sicilian version of the aromatic wine so widespread today.

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape Variety: 100% Moscato di Noto
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 13.0%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Very clear yellow colour with green reflections

Nose

Jasmine, rose petals, hibiscus, pink grapefruit and marine aromas; a poetic explosion

Palate

In the mouth savoury and fresh, balanced and elegant

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Etna Bianco DOC

The grapes are picked into crates and are at once refrigerated at 8°C. After light crushing and destemming they are soft pressed. The decanted must is racked and inoculated with yeasts then ferments at 15°C for 20 days. The wine thus obtained remains on the lees until February with continuous mixing. 10% of the must is fermented in barriques.

 

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape Variety: 100% Carricante
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 13.0%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Straw yellow

Nose

Aromas of almond, wild honey and ripe melon

Palate

Peach, ripe mango and prickly pear on the palate

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Menfi Chardonnay DOC

 

 

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2014
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Golden yellow with lively green tones

Nose

Rich and intense. Aromas of apricot, peach, Golden Delicious apple, green figs. Hints of honey, citrus flowers and Bronte pistachios. The wood is slight but well balanced.

Palate

Rich, creamy and fluid. Its balance is characterised by a fresh acidity contrasting with an alcoholic softness due to its fermentation in wood.

Food Pairing

An outstanding match for ravioli with fish and lemon sauce, handmade pasta with truffles, and grilled meats. After some years of bottle aging, enjoyable with mature cheeses.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Vinification

After crushing and destemming, light pressing and static sedimentation at low temperature, inoculation with selected yeasts, fermentation and maturation in 50% new barriques for 10/11 months and for a year for the remainder.

Ageing

Ageing is carried out in 225-liter French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% one-year-old. The wine is aged for 10 months in barrel before bottling and release

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Sicilia Rosé DOC

 

 

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape Variety: 50% Nero d'Avola, 50% Syrah
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Intense, luminous pink

Nose

Light and seductive, with aromas of rose petals, pomegranate and wild strawberries.

Palate

Silky, crisp, balanced and refreshing.

Food Pairing

FEW LIMITS! Excellent as an aperitif, with light pasta dishes or fresh fruit. A perfect partner for fish, pasta or warm octopus and potato salad.

TECHNICAL NOTES

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Menfi

Vinification

The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed after 4-5 hours of maceration in the press. The juice is clarified through cold settling overnight.

Ageing

Fermented and aged in stainless steel.

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Sicilia DOC
La Segreta Rosso

Ruby red with slight purple hue, this wine offers intense aromas of red currant, mulberry and raspberry. Mid-palate aromas reveal more complex hints of dark chocolate, roasted herbs, and mint. Supple, rounded and dry, the medium to full body is characterized by sweet, ripe berry fruits, supported by excellent acidity and a structure that adds deft balance and helps keep the finish lengthy, firm, and clean.

 

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2014
• Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola, Merlot, Syrah
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 13%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Ruby red with hints of purple

Nose

An explosion of fresh fruit on the nose (red currant, mulberry, raspberry, cherry and prune) balanced by a zesty spiciness

Palate

Vibrant fruit flavors from the Nero d’Avola are nicely balanced by ripe, soft tannins and a refreshing acidity

Food Pairing

Delicious partner for risotto with beans and meat, barbecued meats, lamb, and flavorful cheeses.

TECHNICAL NOTES

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Menfi

Vinification

The grapes are destemmed and crushed; maceration on the skins for 10 - 14 days. After racking the wine is kept in stainless steel vessels.

Ageing

Fermentation: 14 days on the skins.
Ageing potential: To be drunk immediately or to keep for 2 - 3 years.

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Etna Rosso DOC

The grapes are picked into crates and, if necessary, are at once refrigerated at 10⁰C, then selected by hand; after destalking, they ferment at 23⁰C in wooden vats and in stainless steel vats, they remain on the skins for 14 days, with a mixing and two manual stirrings each day, decanted with the help of the vertical press and the wine obtained thus matures in wooden and stainless steel vats for 6-8 months

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2014
• Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese.
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 14%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Ruby red

Nose

Expressive, intense fruit notes along with more complex aromas of forest floor, myrtle and sweet spice

Palate

Vanilla, black cherry, wild strawberry, and a hint of flowers; full-bodied yet smooth. Engaging mineral notes, rhubarb and black pepper

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Vittoria Frappato DOC

The name Frappato most likely originates from the mispronunciation of the adjective "fruity” to indicate the variety’s most prevalent characteristic. Frappato is a variety which is presently only grown in Vittoria, Sicly. It is characterized by a wide aromatic range consisting of elegant hints of flowers and cherry, along with soft tannins.

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape Variety: 100% Frappato
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Ruby red with violet hues

Nose

Characteristically floral with notes of rose, citrus and red fruit.

Palate

With a hint of spice, this wine is soft with balsamic undertones. Sprightly and agile, well-balanced and light.

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

An intensely perfumed red that brings together two of Sicily’s most significant indigenous varieties – Nero d’Avola and Frappato. Vibrant strawberry and raspberry aromas are accented by beautiful floral aromas. Both fleshy and delicately silky, the wine displays a striking purity of fruit, in particular ripe red berries and candied bing cherries. Notes of rose petals and violets ring out on the long finish, which is supple and persistent. A light undertone of volcanic minerality contributes verve to this graceful beauty.

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2014
• Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola, Frappato
• Classification: DOCG
• Alcohol: 13.0%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Intense ruby red with pink hues

Nose

Typical of wines produced in the Vittoria area. Fruity, reminiscent of red berries, strawberries, cherries, figs, ginger and fruit drops. Very distinctive, this is the wine that best highlights the characteristics of the terroir

Palate

Supple, vibrant and wonderfully fresh, with a long finish

Food Pairing

A versatile wine, excellent with first and second courses. Ideal with soups, broiled shellfish, lamb and medium-aged cheeses. Served cool in the summer, it makes a refreshing aperitif

TECHNICAL NOTES

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Vittoria

Vinification

The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed; extraction on skins conducted, with 8 days of maceration. After racking, malolactic fermentation takes place in steel tanks.

Ageing

Aged for four months in 100% stainless steel prior to bottling in mid-February.

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Noto DOC
Santa Cecilia

This beautiful, refined wine is purple red in color, with a violet hue. Aromatic notes of wild herbs, macerated  cherries, and black licorice are revealed, followed by subtle notes of milk chocolate and black pepper. The smooth and vibrant palate feel exudes notes of pomegranate, mulberry, boysenberry, and blackberry with over tones of tobacco. The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering nuances of carob, juniper, and dried figs against a backdrop of elegant, compact tannins. A vibrant acidity brings sublime balance to this wine, an outstanding expression of Nero d’Avola, one of Sicily’s signature grape varieties

 

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2011
• Grape Variety: 100% Nero d'Avola
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 14%
• Volume: 750ml

Colour

Purple red with violet hue

Nose

Aromas of red fruit such as plums and berries mingle with notes of carob, pepper and fig preserve

Palate

Elegant with compact tannins. It fills the mouth with its balanced texture and distinctive and pleasurable tang. This wine is our interpretation of Nero d'Avola from the southeast of Sicily

Food Pairing

Wonderful with all meat-based and southern Italian dishes, as well as mushroom dishes and smoked ham

TECHNICAL NOTES

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Noto

Vinification

The grapes are de-stemmed and crushed; extraction on skins followed by 12 days of maceration. After fermenting in stainless steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine is matured for 12 months in two- and three-year-old French oak barrels.

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Passito di Noto DOC

Bright amber in color with a complex bouquet of apricots, white flowers, passion fruit, kumquat marmalade, quince, and gingerbread. The palate is intense, with concentrated fruit flavors and a hint of Tahitian vanilla, balanced by a vibrant acidity. This intricate tapestry of perfumed and exotic aromas and flavors lingers in the mouth.

DETAILS

• Region: Sicily
• Vintage: 2010
• Grape Variety: 100% Moscato di Noto
• Classification: DOC
• Alcohol: 14.0%
• Volume: 500ml

Colour

Bright golden yellow.

Nose

Dense notes of dried apricot, mango, orange peel, plum, date, pistachio and vanilla dream. Citrus jam. Fruity flavours are blended with Darjeeling tea aromas, mimosa and orange blossom flowers, ginger and sesame seeds. All typical fragrances of Sicilian confectionary.

Palate

Sweetness predominates with graceful alcoholic and acid components. The wine runs creamy and dense and thick, almost with difficulty. Thanks to its lively acidity it has a voluptuous and pleasingly lingering finish in the mouth.

Food Pairing

Baked apples in orange sauce. Small cakes, fruit tarts, vanilla-flavoured Barvarian cake, plum cake.

TECHNICAL NOTES

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Noto

Vinification

Harvested in late August followed by 40 days of open air drying. The grapes are then de-stemmed and crushed; the juice is clarified through cold settling overnight and then inoculated with selected yeast. Fermentation takes place first across 15 days at a cold temperature of 15˚C (59˚F) and is then raised to 20˚C (68˚F) for a long, slow fermentation totaling 120 days. The wine rests in stainless steel tanks throughout and is then bottled in the March following the harvest.