Bold palates and vibrant flavors

Contrary to popular belief, wine is not “men's stuff,” or at least not only, in fact, as the latest statistics provided by the Women in Wine Association attest, there are about 115,000 wineries run by women, which corresponds to 30 percent of Italian wineries.

A percentage that is always growing just as, according to ISTAT, the number of women who appreciate and therefore consume wine is increasing.

D'Agata's proposal

The young Giovanni D'Agata, scholar, connoisseur, but above all passionate Sommelier of La Plage Resort, decides to surprise us with a reinterpretation of the concept of “feminine wine.” Contrary to what commonly happens, D'Agata does not present us with the usual drinkable and light goblet that is often and erroneously recognized as the favorite of women, rather he shifts the focus to two boldly flavored bottles designed and created by two women. The focus is therefore on women's work and genius, explained through the tasting of:

SP68 Bianco by Arianna Occhipinti is a white wine capable of expressing the richness and personality of Sicily. It comes from native grapes macerated on the skins and expresses aromas of fruit, citrus, aromatic and balsamic herbs and an expressive, traditional and direct taste.

Color: bright straw yellow
Taste: direct, with a fresh, almost herbaceous note and a dry finish
Nose: delicate and aromatic; white flowers, chamomile, white peaches, citrus and balsamic notes with a vegetal reminder

Zahara - Casa Grazia by Maria Grazia di Francesco, an intense and persistent wine with a lively character, anticipated by great clarity. The nose evokes the beauty of the landscape, with fruity and floral hints including orange blossom, jasmine and orange blossom, and herbaceous notes of sage and rosemary. The sip gives the suggestions of a wine of great gustatory balance between elegance and freshness, and the name brings us back to fields of flowers smelling of Sicilian citrus.

What happens next?

The story of women wine producers and entrepreneurs and their little all-Italian revolution is invading the regions of the peninsula, one by one. Women in wine are increasing, they are more and more confident and strong with their studies and knowledge, hoping to turn that 30 percent into an ever larger and more established percentage.