Le Casematte

Le Casematte began as a young company, growing out of founder Gianfranco Sabbatino's dream of making wines with a distinctive character and story, relying only on native grape varieties farmed organically. The company came to be owned by 4 partners, among them the well-known Italian footballer Andrea Barzagli, with Fabrizio Zardini serving as chief winemaker. In recent years, the winery has expanded and improved its storage facilities and tasting room.

Le Casematte is based in the Sicilian area of Faro Superiore, in the province of Messina. The terraced vineyards sit on hills 500 metres above sea level, where sea breezes create a noticeable difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures.

The vineyards are farmed according to organic principles, using only native grape varieties, with the aim of bringing out the grapes' best sensory qualities and the unique character of the terroir.

In recent years, the winery has expanded and improved its storage facilities and tasting room.

The winery describes its aim as making wines with a distinctive character and story, using only native grape varieties grown organically, in order to bring out the grapes' best sensory qualities and the unique character of the terroir.