Santa Maria La Nave Catania, Italy Pt. 4

In this captivating episode of The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast, host Forrest Kelly engages with the dedicated Sonia Spadaro Mulone, whose mission at Santa Maria la Nave is to safeguard the ancient viticulture on Mount Etna for posterity. Sonia discusses the challenges of reviving nearly lost indigenous grape varieties and the importance of collaborating with local farmers and academia to preserve these unique vines.
Listen as Sonia equates her winemaking with archaeology, passionately striving to resurrect wines that once thrived but now only exist in history. She explains the significance of non-irrigated vineyards on Mount Etna, where the roots dive deep for sustenance, resulting in full-bodied wines that are a true expression of the land.
Discover how Sonia's commitment to organic and biodynamic principles, as taught by the esteemed Don Alfio, translates into pure, unadulterated wines. From the initial planting of Grecanico Dorato grapes in 2004 to the release of their first bottle, her journey exemplifies patience and reverence for tradition.
Join us for a journey back in time to a wine world where tradition is treasured, and every bottle tells the story of the land from which it came.