Making a name for himself with his highly sought-after Super-Tuscans: Crognolo and Oreno; Antonio Moretti and his daughter, Monika, prevailed in the arduous process of negotiating with numerous small landowners in the Noto area of Sicily for purchase of their vineyards. The estate they assembled, Feudo Maccari is just outside the village of Paccino and extends over 101 hectares. At purchase it was already planted to vines in scattered vineyard parcels. Saia originates from a 40-year old plot planted exclusively to Nero d'Avola.
40-year-old vines are planted to south-facing vineyards 80 meters above sea level in volcanic soil with white sand and chalk deposits. The fruit is handpicked and the skins are gently broken. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks and lined vats with regular punching down. A first blending of lots takes place when the wine is placed in barrique; a second at the first racking. The wines are then bottled with minimum intervention. Feudo Maccari Saia has managed to push the limits of Nero d'Avola to exciting new heights, it is a superb wine that oozes class and distinction.
