Some 50% of Pellegrino's sales are for still wines and the company is regarded as one of the most innovative in the south of Italy. In order to give a greater emphasis and definition to the area of activity the wines are sold under the DUCA DI CASTELMONTE label.

What wine lovers the world over are also finding, to their benefit, is that these wines from Sicily are not only great tasting, but they also offer fantastic value for money!

Grapes:     Nerello Mascalese and Sangiovese                 

Soil:           Clay &-limestone

Age:          10-15 years old

Viticulture:  Vines are trained on trellis. Pruning in the Guyot style.

Harvest:    Early to mid September by hand.

Winemaking:   Grapes are lightly crushed using horizontal presses. Maceration lasts for 6 hours. Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats lasting 20 days.

Serve:     Chilled with hors d'oeuvres, chicken, fish and seafood dishes.

Taste:     Attractive rose pink in colour , the wine is fruity, very drinkable in style, with a clean, crisp finish