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 Producer:
Abbazia
Santa Anastasia
Region: Sicilia
DOC(G):
Sicilia
IGT
About the Producer:
Abbazia Santa
Anastasia is a former Benedictine abbey built in the twelfth century
in the hills high above the north coast of Sicilia. The medieval
abbey or "abbazia" is
steeped in a natural landscape so extraordinary that the present
owner, entrepreneur Francesco Lena, originally purchased the land
to turn the estate into a holiday resort. Instead, he began experimenting
with international varietals such as Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet
Sauvignon as well as the indigenous Nero d’Avola. The interest
soon became a mission, and Lena brought in oenological assistance
from the legendary Giacomo Tachis (of Sassicaia, Sammarco,
and
Tignanello) and Riccardo Cotarella
(Terra
di Lavoro and Montevetrano).
The result has been a consistent string of Tre Bicchieri winners.
Read about Sicilia's other great estates: Palari, Planeta, Murgo,
Tenuta Rapitalà.
Featured Wine(s):
Abbazia
Santa Anastasia Litra
Abbazia Santa Anastasia Passomaggio
Abbazia Santa Anastasia Rosso
To purchase these wines, call our Portfolio
Managers at 212.473.2323.
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