About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from Settesoli’s estate vineyards on the hills of the Menfi commune in southwestern Sicily.
Vinification
The must ferments in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 22–25 °C.
Ageing
The wine matures for three months in stainless-steel vats, followed by three months in bottle.
Tasting profile
The wine has a light, summery character.
Vintage notes
In 2020, low yields in Menfi left the vines with sufficient energy for a generous 2021 crop. The 2021 growing season started slightly earlier than usual, and the harvest began about one week early. Several very hot summer days were tempered by rainfall in July and August. Otherwise relatively dry conditions helped keep the grapes healthy.
Label / history
“Rondone” derives from the Italian word “rondine”, meaning “swallow”, and refers to the wine’s light, summery character.
