wines
mont’elimo line
Freshness, verticality, fragrance and integrity of perfumes, taste-olfactory balance and sapidity. These are the distinctive elements that characterize the wines of the new Mont’elimo line, obtained from grapes selected in young vineyards, with a favorable tendency to a more regular and homogeneous ripening of the bunches. Grillo, Catarratto, Perricone, Nero d’Avola are eclectic by nature and are suitable for differentiated occasions of consumption.
GRILLO
CATARRATTO
NERELLO MASCALESE
NERO D’AVOLA
the classics
Young, fresh and exciting wines, faithful expressions of the main grape varieties of the Sicilian winemaking tradition. Thanks to careful work in the vineyard, combined with in-depth knowledge of the territory, Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Catarratto and Carricante release the intense aromas of the Mediterranean scrub, giving life to eclectic and versatile wines, ideal for daily consumption, without ever giving up on quality.
BRUSÌO
GÀBAL
CASTELMEDIO
BRUSÌO
GÀBAL
CASTELMEDIO
the selections
A careful work carried out in the vineyard, through an attentive selection of the best grapes harvested strictly by hand, is the result of an exclusive and refined line that, along with traditional Sicilian vines, it includes exceptional international varieties. The Selections consist of structured wines, with marked aromaticity and personality, that is authentic expression of the territories of origin.
AEGADES
CALEBIANCHE
GRILLIDIMARE
MÜLLER THURGAU
TORRE DEI VENTI
LUCE D’ORIENTE
TORRE DEI VENTI
LUCE D’ORIENTE
Anima solis collection
Wines with an engaging and unusual personality, for an increasingly contemporary and refined drink, symbol of a wine project authentic expression of the territory of Erice. The Anima Solis Collection contains a white, the result of the marriage of love between the grapes of Zibibbo and Catarratto, to which is added a red obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Nero d’Avola grapes, slightly dried. The collection is completed by a rosé characterized by a magnificent savory note, silky on the palate and ideal for versatility in combinations.
ANIMA SOLIS BIANCO
ANIMA SOLIS ROSÈ
ANIMA SOLIS ROSSO
ANIMA SOLIS BIANCO
ANIMA SOLIS BIANCO
ANIMA SOLIS ROSSO
vigne di pietrasacra
This line is made up of the selection of historic vineyards of Casa Vinicola Fazio – Catarratto, Nero D’Avola, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon – that are the leading figures of an enological design characterized by limited yields of the highest quality. Small niche wine productions, that come from vineyards of under two hectares, are then aged in barriques to reach even more structure and complexity, rich in taste and character, find themselves at the top of the company’s qualitative pyramid.
TRENTA SALMI
CARTESIANO
PIETRASACRA
TRENTA SALMI
CARTESIANO
PIETRASACRA
sparkling wines
Elegance and complexity, strength and grace. Created from the intriguing idea of demonstrating how Sicily can also be a land of sparkling wines. This experimentation project of Casa Vinicola Fazio comes to life through prestigious cuvées, with grapes of Moscato Bianco, Grillo, Chardonnay, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola wisely processed according to the traditional Martinotti or Charmat method.
GRILLO
BLANC DE BLANCS
PETALI
NERELLO MASCALESE
Moscato Bianco, Grillo, Chardonnay, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola are the grapes with which we produce our sparkling wines. Each one of these varieties has its own history and identity. They are ideal for accompanying all meals of the day: from aperitifs to desserts, but also throughout lunch or dinner.
Sicily is an emerging territory in the world of sparkling wine that, over the last few years, has managed to express its own originality and a highly distinctive trait that has made it possible to discover – or rather rediscover – the vocation of this island for sparkle. Four sparkling wines are produced in our cellar, ideal for starting or ending a meal, or just simply for a toast. The grapes are harvested by hand to give maximum emphasis to perfumes and to maintain freshness of every grape variety. An unprecedented Sicilian story – begun over twenty years ago – which today has managed to carve out a space of its own. Petali Moscato Dolce, Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Grillo Brut and Nerello Mascalese Rosè Extra Dry today celebrate the art of sparkling of this company which, before others, has managed to see the potential and natural vocation of DOC Erice territory. Identifying sparkling wines, faithful expressions of an extraordinary wine-growing area.
our sparkling art
our sparkling art
Moscato Bianco, Grillo, Chardonnay, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola are the grapes with which we produce our sparkling wines. Each one of these varieties has its own history and identity. They are ideal for accompanying all meals of the day: from aperitifs to desserts, but also throughout lunch or dinner.
Sicily is an emerging territory in the world of sparkling wine that, over the last few years, has managed to express its own originality and a highly distinctive trait that has made it possible to discover – or rather rediscover – the vocation of this island for sparkle. Four sparkling wines are produced in our cellar, ideal for starting or ending a meal, or just simply for a toast. The grapes are harvested by hand to give maximum emphasis to perfumes and to maintain freshness of every grape variety. An unprecedented Sicilian story – begun over twenty years ago – which today has managed to carve out a space of its own. Petali Moscato Dolce, Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay, Grillo Brut and Nerello Mascalese Rosè Extra Dry today celebrate the art of sparkling of this company which, before others, has managed to see the potential and natural vocation of DOC Erice territory. Identifying sparkling wines, faithful expressions of an extraordinary wine-growing area.
distillates
From the selection of the best Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot pomaces, Casa Vinicola Fazio produces two rich and enveloping grappas in the Erice area. Stored in a controlled atmosphere, they reveal great harmony and persistence on the palate. Pietrasacra and Excelsa are appreciated for their strong character, and for their distinct notes of undergrowth and typical hints of the grapes of origin.
EXCELSA
A high-quality grappa, an emblematic example of care and tradition for the art of distilling. It comes from the best Nero d’Avola pomace, produced in Erice and stored in a controlled atmosphere. The taste is round and enhances at its best the varietal characteristics of the grape of origin; its finish is revealed in ethereal scents with delicate notes of undergrowth and fresh flowers.
EXCELSA
A high-quality grappa, an emblematic example of care and tradition for the art of distilling. It comes from the best Nero d’Avola pomace, produced in Erice and stored in a controlled atmosphere. The taste is round and enhances at its best the varietal characteristics of the grape of origin; its finish is revealed in ethereal scents with delicate notes of undergrowth and fresh flowers.
passito
ZY
Sweet, intense, enveloping. A passito wine made out of 100% Zibibbo grapes, one of the most identifying varieties in Sicily. With its extraordinary freshness, it carries along the traditions, history, and aromas of the territory of origin. ZY Zibibbo is a great sweet wine, characterized by an explosive aromatic complexity of candied fruit, cinnamon, and vanilla, embellished with delicate scents that give elegance and flavor.
the production philosophy
The company wants to express the beauty of this land and its wonderful fruits through continuous research, valorization of grapes and territories, respect for people and nature. Casa Vinicola Fazio is founded on these principles in the twenty years of wine production, along with hospitality and travelling around the world. Strong and proud of her experience, Lilly – together with her team – is always looking for new prospects that valorize her land and allow it to be appreciated in the main international markets. Developments that must be clearly scrutinized through increasingly “green” lenses. In fact, sustainability is the common thread that binds all production processes: starting with the use of organic material for the soil, up to the winery’s machinery powered by renewable energy.
the production philosophy
The company wants to express the beauty of this land and its wonderful fruits through continuous research, valorization of grapes and territories, respect for people and nature. Casa Vinicola Fazio is founded on these principles in the twenty years of wine production, along with hospitality and travelling around the world. Strong and proud of her experience, Lilly – together with her team – is always looking for new prospects that valorize her land and allow it to be appreciated in the main international markets. Developments that must be clearly scrutinized through increasingly “green” lenses. In fact, sustainability is the common thread that binds all production processes: starting with the use of organic material for the soil, up to the winery’s machinery powered by renewable energy.