Montenero Rosso IGP 2021 - Abbazia Santa Anastasia

Since the 12th century, the Benedictines have been enjoying homemade wine from their Santa Anastasia Abbey near Cefalù (northern coast of Sicily). Francesco Lena, building contractor and owner of the abbey, has implemented an ambitious and unique project here and created a first-class showcase winery. The abbey has been renovated and converted into a charming hotel. The adjacent winery receives grapes from the spacious surrounding vineyards, which round off this magnificent property. What is possible in the south of Italy is very clear here. Together with Giacomo Tachis, arguably Italy's most talented oenologist, he looked for sophisticated combinations of old local grapes with suitable European varieties. At the Montenero vineyard, Nero d'Avola meets Cabernet Franc, making a modern wine with wonderful race and richness. From 2000, the entire production of Abbazia was converted to organic viticulture and the wines have since made a real quantum leap in quality.