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Effe Emme

Sicilia DOC Petit Verdot

$40.00 USD
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Effe Emme
James Suckling
93 Pts
Falstaff
93 Pts
Effe Emme - Sicilian Wine
Effe EmmeSicilia DOC Petit Verdot
$40.00 USD

100% Petit Verdot

The unique characteristics of Noto "terroir" meet a great single-variety, creating a wine intriguing and rich of personality. The name "Effe Emme" (the Italian spelling of FM) refers to Filippo Mazzei's monogram, "stitched" on a wine unique as a tailor made cloth.

Logo Zisola White
Technical sheet

Winery

Zisola

Winery location

Noto, Sicilia

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

14.50%

Total acidity

5.00%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Vineyards age

16 years

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.550 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 5th

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

July 2022

Available on the market

May 2023

Production

6.900 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

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Awards

James Suckling

92 Pts

Vinous

93 Pts

Harvest

Following a pattern set in recent years, rainfall levels in 2020 were very low. A period of cold at the beginning of the year aided vine dormancy and made for optimal pruning conditions.

Vegetative growth began in early March, almost two weeks earlier than average; this precocity continued through flowering and fruit set thanks to higher spring temperatures which persisted through the month of May.

The dry spell broke at the beginning of June with a few light showers which came just in time to replenish water supplies for the summer months. After two atypical years, summer fell back into a more normal rhythm for Sicily with very hot dry days and sharp temperature drops overnight. This pattern continued until the end of September, allowing bunches to mature fully and grapes to develop interesting aromatic properties.

The wines promise to be display prominent mineral notes, and to be pleasantly acidic.


Beginning of the harvest: August 27th

End of the harvest: September 30th

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 174 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4114 °C

Evaluation: Good

Technical sheet

Winery

Zisola

Winery location

Noto, Sicilia

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

13.59%

Total acidity

5.90%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Vineyards age

15 years

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from August 28th

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

November 2021

Available on the market

July 2022

Production

3.900 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

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Awards

James Suckling

93 Pts

Falstaff

93 Pts

Harvest

Winter temperatures were lower than average, with some frosts and a moderate amount of rain which gave the plants a healthy start. Mild spring temperatures aided vegetative growth and fruit set, which ended with the onset of heat on 3 June. It was an atypical summer for Sicily, with unstable temperatures that at times soared above 40°C (104°F) but also dropped off sharply at night, and constant light showers. This pushed the harvest back to ten days later than in previous years. The end result, however, was very satisfactory: a range of elegant wines fully in line with Zisola’s qualitative standards.


Beginning of the harvest: September 4th

End of the harvest: October 14th

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 185 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4108 °C

Evaluation: Good

Technical sheet

Winery

Zisola

Winery location

Noto, Sicilia

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

13.77%

Total acidity

5.81%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Vineyards age

14 years

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 1st

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

January 2021

Available on the market

December 2021

Production

4.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

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Awards

Vinous

92 Pts

James Suckling

91 Pts

Falstaff

91 Pts

Winescritic.com

90 Pts

Wine Spectator

90 Pts

     
Harvest

After a 2017 year characterised by severe drought, but with temperatures lower than the average, 2018 began with little rain which, however, did not affect the shoot growth from the end of March.
Spring was mild until May, when the climate dramatically changed, with a drop in temperature and very strong rainfall. Summer, too, was quite temperate, with many heavy showers; therefore, the harvest was postponed for 15 days.
This climatic trend continued throughout September, with mild temperatures during the day and cool ones at night, which favoured the proper ripening of the grapes. The result is satisfactory and confirms the results obtained in the previous years, with very elegant wines.

Beginning of the harvest: August 22nd
End of the harvest: September 28th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 273 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4130 °C
Evaluation: Good

Technical sheet

Winery

Zisola

Winery location

Noto, Sicilia

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

14.26%

Total acidity

5.80%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Vineyards age

12 years

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 2nd

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

December 2018

Available on the market

June 2019

Production

4.500 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

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Awards

Wine Advocate

94 Pts

James Suckling

93 Pts

Vinous

92 Pts

Doctor Wine

90 Pts

Harvest

This vintage was characterised by a strong drought: in fact, after the rain at the end of October 2015 and until spring, the rainfall was just 49 mm, with winter temperatures above 6° C and a following active growth occurring at least ten days earlier than the average. This anticipation has been observed until the second week of August when, with great concern, heavy showers adjusted the proper trend of the vintage and hydrated the plants. It is surely worth mentioning the two heat waves that hit Sicily: the first was recorded between June and July and the second at the beginning of August, reaching 42° C.

Generally, the cycle of vegetation were initially subjected to warm temperatures during the day and cold ones at night, which started the blossoming and the flowering ten days earlier than the previous vintage (which started in the second half of May), followed by a good fruit setting; the veraison, too, was anticipated with respect to the seasonal average.

This climatic and weather trend granted the good health both of the vines and the bunches, which were characterised by a strong peel just before the harvest. The result was very satisfying and represented a step forward compared to the previous vintages with wines rich in colorants and strong acidity.

Beginning of the harvest: 31/08

End of the harvest: 27/09

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 225 mm

Legend

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,202°C

Legend

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th)

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th)

Evaluation: Outstanding

Technical sheet

Winery

Zisola

Winery location

Noto, Sicilia

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

14.22%

Total acidity

5.92%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 7th

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

December 2017

Available on the market

June 2018

Production

4.500 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

 

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Awards

Wine Advocate

93 Pts

Winescritic.com

92 Pts

Bibenda

4 Grapes

Harvest

Winter was characterized by few relevant rainfalls and temperature slightly above the season’s average. Intense rainfalls started in spring followed by an instable season that lasted until August resulting in a colder summer compared to the last three years. This situation provided an optimal conditions of ripeness for the grapes. The harvest overall, presented grapes with great levels of color, acidity and PH providing harmonious, structured and complex wines.

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 72mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,409°C

Evaluation: Very good

Technical sheet

Winery

Zisola

Winery location

Noto, Sicilia

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

15.00%

Total acidity

6.00%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 8th

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

December 2016

Available on the market

June 2017

Production

9.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

 

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Awards

James Suckling

92 Pts

Doctor Wine 

92 Pts

Vinous

91 Pts

 
Harvest

The winter temperature and rainfall until the middle of March were slightly higher than average.

This dry period was characterised by temperature conditions that were perfect for the constant and continuous growth of the vines and grapes.

The grapes ripened perfectly from a health and maturity point of view. The harvest gave exceptional grapes, in particular for the Nero d’Avola , with high concentrations of colour, excellent acidity and PH content and a balanced sugar content.

Beginning harvest: 28/08

End of harvest: 20/09

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 44mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4338°C

Evaluation: Very good / Excellent (Nero D’Avola)

Technical sheet

Winery

Zisola

Winery location

Noto, Sicilia

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

14.13%

Total acidity

5.96%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 4th

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 - 16 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

December 2015

Available on the market

June 2016

Production

4.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

 

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Awards

I Vini di Veronelli

92 Pts

Wine Advocate

91 Pts

Wine Spectator

90 Pts

Harvest

The 2013 year in Sicily was characterised by unusual weather conditions, somehow in line with the previous year. In winter the weather was mainly unsettled with temperatures higher than the seasonal average values by 3° C. The blossoming - which occurred at the end of March for Nero Avola - and the growth in April were accompanied by a high humidity, followed by ideal conditions for flowering in the first decade of May. In summer the weather was stable with a low rainfall level, together with sirocco in the second half of June and in the first decade of July. From the middle of August, the average temperatures fell below the average values. The lack of significant rainfall and the low relative humidity enhanced the ripening of the grapes, featuring a high amount of colorants and refined aromatic substances.

Beginning of the harvest: 28/08

End of the harvest: 24/09

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 98 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,369°C

Evaluation: Good / Very good

Technical sheet

Appellation

Sicilia IGT

Winery location

Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa)

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

13.82%

Total acidity

6.10%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from September 1st

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 - 16 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

December 2014

Available on the market

May 2015

Production

5.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

 

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Awards

James Suckling

93 Pts

Wine Advocate

92 Pts

Wine Spectator

91 Pts

I Vini di Veronelli

91 Pts

Harvest

This year Zisola benefited from optimal weather conditions. Therefore, this harvest is particularly promising, with a concentrated wine characterised by strong fruity scents and bright colours. After a winter period mainly cold and rainy, the rain was abundant until the middle of March. Spring was hot and dry, with temperatures already reaching 30°C in the first half of the season. Summer was warmer than the seasonal average values, with small and positive increases in the temperatures in July and August. Thanks to the poor rain in summer, the conditions were ideal for the phytosanitary health of the grapes. The lack of rain persisted even after the harvest.

Beginning of the harvest: 29/08

End of the harvest: 22/09

Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 104 mm

Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,440 °C

Evaluation: Good

Technical sheet

Appellation

Sicilia IGT

Winery location

Contrada Zisola - Noto (Siracusa)

Grape varieties

Petit Verdot

Alcohol

14.65%

Total acidity

6.10%

Vineyards location

130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure

Soil

Medium texture, calcareous and mineral

Training system

Head-pruned bush vines

Nr. of vines per hectar

5.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked from August 29th

Fermentation temperature

28 - 30° C

Period of maceration

14 - 16 days

Ageing

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)

Bottling

May 2014

Available on the market

November 2014

Production

4.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt

First vintage

2011

Ageing potential

Over 20 years

Key description

Elegant, intense, underbrush and peaty notes, great complexity and persistence

Food pairing

Pasta with game, stews, seasoned cheese

 

 

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Awards

Wine Advocate

91 Pts

Harvest

In autumn and winter the rain was particularly abundant in terms of both the rainfall in mm and the number of rainy days; this low-pressure system coming from Northern Africa increased the average winter temperatures by about 1.5 ° C with respect to the average values recorded in the last 15 years. This condition anticipated the blossoming by approximately 6 days, while the spring-summer period until the second decade of July was regular without any particular phenomena. From the end of July until the middle of August, 3 heat waves were recorded with peaks of 41° C in conjunction with sirocco; this condition increased the sugar amounts and caused the dehydration of the grapes exposed to direct radiation. In the last week of August there was a dramatic change until the first decade of October with temperatures well below the seasonal average values. Upon the harvest, in addition to the ideal sugar content, the grapes reached an excellent phenolic ripening together with an ideal acidity. These features of the grapes yielded wines characterised by high complexity and soft tannins paired with a touch of acidity which enriches the wine with remarkable freshness and elegance.

Beginning of the harvest: 29/08

End of the harvest: 26/09

Evaluation: Very good

Effe Emme Vineyard

Size: 1 hectare
Planted: 2005
Planting layout: 2.00m*0.9m
Training system: alberello (traditional Sicilian bush-trained)
Density: 5555 plant per hectare
Rootstock: 140 Ruggeri
Average yield: 70 quintals per hectare
Soil: sit and clay with a high percentage of readily soluble limestone
Vineyard care: controlled organic methods

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