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THE FARM
The Augustali Winery is located in Sicily between the provinces of Trapani and Palermo. It's located in the center of the Castellamare Gulf, in the most fertile part of Bosco Falconeria between Alcamo and Partinico, a territory so dear to the Emperor Federico II of Svevia. The family's vineyards and olive groves extend for twelve hectares in the lovely hillside landscape that descends all the way towards the sea. It was once called"the garden"because of its fertile and charming land.
THE FAMILY
Immersed in a lavish and lush nature, at the farm you can immediately breathe a familiar and welcoming atmosphere. The oenologist Vincenzo Bambina and his wife Finella, beekeeper and teacher, are waiting for you to share the slow pace, scents and flavors of the Sicilian countryside.
VINEYARDS AND WINES - The family vineyards are located in the lovely hillside landscape and they extend between the provinces of Trapani and Palermo in the center of the Gulf of Castellammare.
CONTRASTO LINE - Contrasto wines are born from a unique territory interpretation and carry the name in a poetic style of Ciullo d’Alcamo and its famous Rosa Fresca Aulentissima.
MONOVARIETALI LINE – To reproduce the identity of a territory Water, Soil, Vine and climate are needed. To these
Natural Elements Augustali dedicates four new wines: Catarratto, Grillo, Nero d’Avola and Syrah
TERZA NOTA LINE -The Terza Nota line offers versatile, captivating wines whose tendency is refinement and pleasantness. Successful assemblages of local grapes (Catarratto, Nero d’Avo- la) and allochthonous (Merlot, Vermentino)
THE WINERY
Immersed amongst the rows of the family's new wine cellar. It takes a square shape of a typical Sicilian rural farm. It embodies an entire corporate philosophy. Close attention is taken throughout the production chain: from collection to winemaking, from aging to bottling
OLIVE GROVE -The oil tradition has defined the family since 1960, the date on which the first olive trees were planted in the Bosco Falconeria plot. Today, the surface of the olive grove is 3,5 hectares and the varieties cultivated are mainly Cerasuola and a small part are Nocellara. Augustali oil is pleasantly fruity, fresh on the palate and it is remembered for its authenticity and freshness.
THE APIARY - Some hives have been installed in the citrus grove at the foot of the hill; our bees enjoy grazing areas far from active sources of pollution. A small but complete laboratory allows a quick honey extraction from the honeycombs on the farm
FRUIT JELLY - In our small organic orchard, we select the best fruits to produce jellies of various flavors: lemon, orange, mandarin, grape, pomegranate; Our fruit jellies stand out for their intense aromas and typical flavors of the area.
EXPERIENCES -The farm is managed by the owners Finella and Vincenzo who want to share with the visitors food and wine experiences: educational tours, wine and oil tasting, naturalistic walks through olive groves, vineyards, citrus orchards.
RESTAURANT AND EVENTS - The huge lawn, the large outdoor spaces, the colourful walkable avenues, the welcoming restaurant halls, the popular animal area and the precious simplicity of the cuisine make Augustali the perfect place to celebrate any happy occasion. Our cuisine is designed for everyone who wants to taste authentic traditional Sicilian dishes with a valued homemade touch. The menus aim to preserve the precious simplicity of this authentic cuisine where the ingredients are the real star of the show
Year of establishment:
2011
Number of employees:
FROM 3 TO 9 EMPLOYEES
Annual turnover:
Under 250.000 Euro
Reference year of turnover:
2019
Export turnover:
0
Activities:
AGRICULTURAL CULTIVATION AND PRODUCTION OF ANIMAL PRODUCTS, HUNTING AND RELATED SERVICES
Grape cultivation
Cultivation of oily fruit
Beekeeping
FOOD INDUSTRIES
BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Production of wine from grapes
Mini-markets and other non-specialist activities with various food
Retail trade or any type of product over the internet
Catering activities relating to farm holidays
Other entertainment and fun activities nec
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Augustali Bio Fram
Catalogo digitale
Business presentation
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Company:
BIO FATTORIA AUGUSTALI
Telephone:
+39339 6132334
Web site:
Address:
S.S. 113 ALCAMO PARTINICO KM. 318,700
City:
PARTINICO (PA)
Zip Code:
90047
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CONTRASTO WHITE WINE
The family vineyards extend in the lovely hillside landscape between the provinces of Trapani and Palermo in the center of the Gulf of Castellammare. Contrasto wines are born from a unique territory interpretation and carry the name in a poetic style of Ciullo d’Alcamo and its famous Rosa Fresca Aulentissima.
Wine of great amplitude and elegance, pleasantly citrusy with notes of balsamic Mediterranean herbs and saline returns. Excellent acidity and finishing of great persistence.
WINE NAME: Contrasto del Bianco IGP Terre Siciliane
GRAPE VARIETY: Vermentino
PRODUCTION AREA: The Bosco Falconeria area in the center of the Gulf of Castellammare offers climatic and soil conditions which are particularly favorable to the vineyard cultivation
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES: 15 years
AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF VINEYARDS 200 m above sea level
CULTIVATION FORMS Espalier System
PRUNING SYSTEMS: Guyot ; NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE: 4600
YIELD PER PLANT: About 2 bottles ; NUMBER OF BOTTLES 9.000
FIRST YEAR 2012
HARVEST Between the first and second decade of September, depending on the climatic conditions. The grapes are hand harvested
VINIFICATION White, without particular technical precautions, in order not to alter the real quality potential of the grapes and the territorial expressions of the product; fermentation at controlled temperature (18°C); aging on its lees until March
REFINEMENT IN BOTTLE In stainless steel tanks; one year in the bottle
COLOR: Straw yellow with greenish reflections
AROMA: Yellow flowers with citrus notes, delicate hints of balsamic Mediterranean herbs
FLAVOR It is sapid, mineral, balanced and harmonious to the palate
ALCOHOLIC CONTENTS 12.5%; - SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14-15 °C
PAIRINGS Excellent with fish dishes, including elaborate, white and fresh meats cooked with citrus fruits (lemon chicken); its freshness also makes it an excellent appetizer
AWARDS: Included in the TOP 100 ITALIAN WINES OF 2016; Contrasto del Bianco was selected by the famous American wine critic James Suckling from 3,000 products.
Web site
https://www.augustali.it/
CONTRASTO RED WINE
GRAPE VARIETY: Nero d’Avola 100 %
PRODUCTION AREA: The Farm AUGUSTALI is in Sicily bording the two provinces of Trapani and Palermo in the middle of the Gulf of Castellammare enjoying the picturesque hilly landscape sloping down to the sea. AUGUSTALI is in the most fertile part of the Falconeria forest between Alcamo and Partinico, a land that was so dear to Frederick II of Swabia.
AVERAGE AGE OF VINES: 15 years
AVERAGE ALTITUDE: 200 m above sea level
TRAINING: Low espalier; PRUNING METHOD: Guyot
DENSITY OF PLANTATION: 4600 plants per hectare
OUTPUT: two bottles per plant
YEARLY PRODUCTION: 6.000 bottles; FIRST VINTAGE: 2012
HARVEST: manual harvest between the first and the second week of September
WINEMAKING: in red, preserving the real potential of grapes and respecting the best expression of the soil. Fermentation at controlled temperature
AGING In stainless steel tanks; 18 months in oak barrels (30 hl) and one year in bottle.
COLOUR Intense ruby red
BOUQUET Intense red fruits, such as blackberry and cherry, with a slight hint of
capers and an undertone of spices
FLAVOUR An excellent balance of tannins and acidity on the palate; profound
flavour with great depth. Very mellow
ALCOHOL 14 % ; SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
SERVING SUGGESTION: Our Nero D’Avola is suitable with beef, game and any full-flavored cheese.
WINEMAKER’S COMMENTS
This top red from Nero d’Avola grapes 100 % usually aged in oak casks for 18 months followed by 12 months in bottle. Ripe tannins create a lingering finish; the sweet tannins give the wine lenght on the palate with a rich array of berry fruit, cinnamon and toast.
Web site
https://www.augustali.it/
CATARRATTO - THE SOIL
The Catarratto finds excellent expression in the lovely hilly landscape, that descends towards the sea between the provinces of Trapani and Palermo. The sandy and medium-limestone soils allow us to make a wine that is remembered for its freshness and savor. The Catarratto is "THE SOIL", a rich and colorful soil that animates the wine.
WINE NAME : Catarratto – Il Suolo ( The Soil)- IGP Terre Siciliane
GRAPE VARIETY: Catarratto
PRODUCTION AREA: The Bosco Falconeria area in the center of the Gulf of Castellammare offers climatic and soil conditions which are particularly favorable to the vineyard cultivation
AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF VINEYARDS 250 m above sea level
CULTIVATION FORMS Espalier System
PRUNING SYSTEMS: Guyot
NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE: 4000 ; YIELD PER PLANT: 3 KG
NUMBER OF BOTTLES 10.000
HARVEST Between the first and second decade of September, depending on the climatic conditions. The grapes are hand harvested
WINEMAKING White, without particular technical precautions, in order not to alter the real quality poten-tial of the grapes and the territorial expressions of the product; fermentation at controlled temperature (15°C)
REFINEMENT IN BOTTLE In stainless steel tanks and three months in the bottle
COLOR: Straw yellow with greenish reflections
AROMA interesting floral notes of orange blossom and citrus such as lemon peel; hints of herbaceous and tropical fruit; fragrant and elegant wine
TASTE Excellent flavor with marked mineral sensations; gives the palate a good persistence and fresh-ness
ALCOHOLIC CONTENTS 12.5%
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-12 °C
PAIRINGS At the table it finds the best combinations with local sea food. Elegantly accompanies appe-tizers, shellfish, seafood second courses. An interesting combination with delicate white meats.
Web site
https://www.augustali.it/
GRILLO - THE SEA
Grillo, an historical grape of Sicily, is cultivated among the hills of Monreale, known for its medium-textured fertile tending towards clayey soils and its Mediterranean climate
Very intense wine that recalls fragrance, freshness and savory. The Grillo originates from "THE SEA". The water which is life's synthesis and the vine which gives harmony and elegance.
WINE NAME Grillo – Il Mare (The Sea) – Sicilia DOC
GRAPE VARIETY USED Grillo
PRODUCTION AREA: Territory of Monreale in the hills of Palermo's countryside
AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF VINEYARDS: 450 m above sea level
CULTIVATION FORMS: Espalier System
PRUNING SYSTEMS: Guyot
NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE: 4600; YIELD PER PLANT: 3 KG
NUMBER OF BOTTLES 6.000
HARVEST Between the first and second decade of September, depending on the climatic conditions. The grapes are hand harvested
WINEMAKING White, without particular technical precautions, in order not to alter the real quality potential of the grapes and the territorial expressions of the product; fermentation at controlled temperature (15°C)
REFINEMENT IN BOTTLE In stainless steel tanks and three months in the bottle
COLOR: Straw yellow with greenish reflections
AROMA Fruity with citrus notes of grapefruit and orange blossom flowers. Very pleasant wine for its fragrance and persistence.
TASTE Intense, balanced and savory; The olfactory sensations reveal a great freshness for acidity and mineral content
ALCOHOLIC CONTENTS 12.5%
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 10-12 °C
PAIRINGS It goes well with fish and shellfish appetizers, first courses with fish and vegetable seasonings, second courses with fish and shellfish.
Web site
https://www.augustali.it/
NERO D'AVOLA - THE VINEYARD
In the north-western part of the island, the Monreale hills offer an adequately ventilated, bright and favorable territory for the cultivation of Nero D'Avola, a grape symbol of Sicily. A wine with character accompanied by a fruity bouquet and a pleasant acidity. Nero D'Avola is ... "THE VINE"... Main performer from where its identity derives.
WINE NAME Nero d’Avola – La Vigna (The vineyard)- Sicilia DOC
GRAPE VARIETY Nero D'Avola
PRODUCTION AREA Territory of Monreale in the hills of Palermo's countryside
AVERAGE ALTITUDE OF VINEYARDS 350-400 m above sea level
CULTIVATION FORMS Espalier System
PRUNING SYSTEMS: Guyot
NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE: 4600
YIELD PER PLANT: 3 KG
NUMBER OF BOTTLES 10.000
HARVEST Between the first and second decade of September, depending on the climatic conditions. The grapes are hand harvested
VINIFICATION In red with maceration on the skins for 8-10 days; fermentation at controlled temperature (around 22-25 ° C)
REFINING In steel tanks for 75%; the remaining ages for 11 months in big wood barrels
COLOR Ruby red with violet reflections
AROMA has a complex aroma, with violet notes and spices, cherry, blackberry, black currant, raspberry and chocolate.
TASTE Warm with well-modulated acidity and good balance of tannins
ALCOHOLIC CONTENTS 13,5%
SERVING TEMPERATURE 16-18 °C
PAIRINGS: Wine to try unusual combinations, for example mackerel dishes and beccafico sardines; Our version of Nero D'Avola is well accompanied by a tuna cut
Web site
https://www.augustali.it/