Valle dell'Acate winery

Gaetana Jacono represents the sixth generation of this family run estate located in the Province of Ragusa in southeast Sicily.

The family is dedicated to producing wines from indigenous varieties, and allowing terroir and natural southern Mediterranean climate to create the style of their wines. Wines are produced from Inzolia, Frappato and Nero d' Avola, the pioneering grapes of this magical Island.

Gaetana's task is not simple, adhering to strong family traditions as well as bringing modern technology into the cellars, however her demeanor and persistence, coupled by her charisma and boundless energy, are bringing this estate to the forefront of Sicilian Wines.

Wines in brief

Tanè - IGT Sicilia rosso Nero d'Avola Grapes: Nero d'Avola and Syrah Vintage: 2003 Production: 6.000 bottles Bottle size: 750 ml

Rusciano - IGT Sicilia rosso Grapes: Autochthonous and International grapes, with predominance of Syrah Vintage: 2005 Production: 6.000 bottles Bottle size: 750 ml

Il Moro - IGT Sicilia rosso Grapes: Nero d'Avola Vintage: 200x Production: 70.000 bottles Bottle size: 750 ml, 1500ml

Cerasuolo di Vittoria - DOCG Grapes: Nero d'Avola 60% - Frappato 40% Vintage: 200x Production: 100.000 bottles Bottle size: 750 ml, 1500ml

Frappato - DOC Vittoria Grapes: Frappato Vintage: 200x Production: 70.000 bottles Bottle size: 375 ml, 750 ml, 1500ml

Bidis - IGT Sicilia bianco Grapes: Chardonnay 60% - Inzolia 40% Vintage: 200x Production: 13.000 bottles Bottle size: 750 ml

Zagra - IGT Sicilia bianco Grapes: grapes Vintage: 200x Production: 26.000 bottles Bottle size: 750 ml

Insolia - DOC Insolia Grapes: Inzolia Vintage: 200x Production: 12.000 bottles Bottle size: 375 ml, 750 ml

Grappa di Cerasuolo di Vittoria - Distilleria GIOVI Lies: Nero d'Avola e Frappato Vintage: 200x Alcohol: 43 % Bottle size: 500ml