Bottler: I Vigneri di Salvo Foti, L.go Signore Pietà 17, 95036 Randazzo / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Pale straw yellow with fine greenish reflections.
Nose
Citrus fruits, green apple and white blossoms, accompanied by a distinct mineral, slightly saline note with hints of herbs and delicate spice.
Palate
Dry, lean and precise with vibrant acidity, clear fruit and a cool, mineral structure; fresh, taut and slightly saline on the finish.
Character
Distinctive, pure and terroir-driven – a white wine with cool elegance, tension and volcanic imprint rather than opulent richness.
Pairing
Grilled fish, seafood, vegetable antipasti or light pasta with herbs and lemon.
Notes
The rare Savagnin grape lends the wine a distinctive aromatic precision and structure, while the origin and style of I Vigneri di Salvo Foti stand for exceptional minerality, precision and authenticity.
Tasting note
Character
A white wine of cool precision and volcanic tension. Fine-boned, with vibrant acidity and an almost salty minerality that evokes black lava and rugged high-altitude sites. Alongside floral notes, citrus fruit and a hint of green herbs – a wine that exudes calm yet possesses energy.
Terroir & Origin
Sicily, more precisely: Etna. The vineyards of I Vigneri lie at up to 1,200 metres, on soils of cooled lava, volcanic ash and sand. Here, Salvo Foti tends the traditional alberello training system – a historic bush-vine method declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. No wires, no concrete posts, only chestnut stakes and manual labour. The result is wines of unmistakable origin and clear structure.
Grape variety & Vinification
Savagnin – a grape variety one might expect in the Jura, but which here, under the Sicilian sun and volcanic influence, finds its own voice. Foti works according to the principles of the historic palmento: spontaneous fermentation by wild yeasts, ageing in neutral vessels such as used wooden casks or cement tanks. No chemical interventions, no cosmetic corrections. The wine remains pure and transparent, a direct expression of grape and place.
Food recommendations
Ideal with seafood, such as prawns or mussels in a white wine broth. Grilled fish with lemon and olive oil is equally well suited, as is a simple pasta dish with sardines and fennel. Those preferring something more rustic might opt for caponata or a young, mild Pecorino. A wine that does not dominate at the table but accompanies – with clear freshness and subtle depth.
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