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Foundation Date<\/td>2003<\/td><\/tr>
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Located near Noto<\/strong> in the province of Syracuse<\/strong>, Zisola is a Mazzei family estate in southeastern Sicily<\/strong>. The estate cultivates a variety of grapes, including Nero d\u2019Avola<\/strong>, Grillo<\/strong>, Catarratto<\/strong>, Syrah<\/strong>, and Petit Verdot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Zisola<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Zisola winery is situated near the enchanting town of Noto<\/strong>, renowned for its baroque architecture<\/strong>, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The estate lies on gentle hills where bush-trained vineyards<\/strong> and olive trees alternate, sloping down toward the Mediterranean Sea<\/strong>, which tempers the Sicilian summer heat with its soft breezes. As is often the case, the most beautiful locations are also the most suited for viticulture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2003<\/strong>, the historic Tuscan winery Mazzei<\/strong> embarked on a new winemaking venture here, producing high-quality wines that authentically reflect the region’s character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zisola specializes in Sicilian wines<\/strong> crafted from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d\u2019Avola<\/strong>, Grillo<\/strong>, and Catarratto<\/strong>, alongside internationally recognized varieties like Syrah<\/strong> and a small percentage of Petit Verdot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Zisola produces around 150,000 bottles annually<\/strong>, a result of collaboration with renowned oenologist Carlo Ferrini<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terroir of Zisola Wines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The estate spans 50 hectares<\/strong>, with 24 hectares of vineyards<\/strong> situated at altitudes ranging from 90 to 130 meters above sea level<\/strong>. These plots were selected after meticulous zoning studies<\/strong> to identify the most favorable pedoclimatic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mediterranean Sea<\/strong> plays a crucial role in the area’s climate, with its cool breezes<\/strong> mitigating the summer heat. This ensures excellent ripening and aromatic finesse in the grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The soils at Zisola are characterized by a calcareous matrix<\/strong> with rocky fragments, rich in mineral micronutrients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These pedoclimatic features create ideal conditions for producing wines with notable mineral savoriness<\/strong> and richness on the palate, particularly enhancing the expression of Sicily\u2019s indigenous grape varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zisola Wines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The wines of Zisola reflect the rich winemaking tradition<\/strong> of the Noto area<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the highlights is the single-vineyard wine \u2018Doppiozeta\u2019<\/strong>, crafted from Nero d\u2019Avola<\/strong> grapes. This flagship wine represents the pinnacle of Zisola’s production, made from the estate\u2019s most exceptional vineyards. It is a bold<\/strong> and elegant<\/strong> wine that highlights the varietal character of Nero d\u2019Avola<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other noteworthy red wines include Effe Emme<\/strong> and Achilles<\/strong>, two captivating single-varietal interpretations<\/strong> of Petit Verdot<\/strong> and Syrah<\/strong>, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The estate also produces the outstanding white wine \u2018Contrada Zisola\u2019<\/strong>, made from 100% Catarratto<\/strong>. This wine delivers intense sensations of exotic fruits<\/strong> and yellow-fleshed fruits, enriched with hints of sea salt<\/strong> for added complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Zisola wines are marked by distinct character<\/strong>, combining remarkable aromatic finesse<\/strong>, savoriness<\/strong>, and richness on the palate<\/strong>. They stand as a testament to the expressive potential<\/strong> of southeastern Sicily’s unique terroir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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