The Food&Wine proposals of the Menfi reality aim to make known the richness of the local table through different paths, from the most curious to the most typical.
An invitation to discover an unexpected and surprising Sicily through its wines and flavours: the Food&Wine wine tourism proposals of Mandrarossa , a brand of Cantine Settesoli based in Menfi (Agrigento), aim to promote knowledge of the food and wine tradition of the Sicilian territory also through unusual formulas, designed to enrich the ideas of the future with the values of the past.
This is how the Innovativi a Tavola tasting was born, where the wines of the Innovativi line – which includes labels in which international varieties, blended or pure, give a new interpretation of themselves in the Sicilian territories – marry the delicacies of the most traditional cuisine. Thus Larcèra Terre Siciliane Igt (100% Vermentino from organic grapes) goes with Nocellara del Belice olives, Urra di mare Bianco Sicilia Doc (sauvignon blanc) with burrata and anchovy crostini. Santannella Terre Siciliane Igt (70% Fiano, 30% chenin blanc) is excellent with vegetable couscous, Timperosse Terre Siciliane Igt (100% petit verdot) with arancinetta with ragù. Bonera Rosso Sicilia Doc (50% Nero d’Avola, 50% Cabernet Franc) pairs perfectly with aubergine caponata, finally Cavadiserpe Terre Siciliane Igt (60% Merlot, 40% Alicante Bouschet) is the ideal companion for sausage and potato cubes.
For those who prefer more typical flavours, there are two proposals: the first, Origins and Traditions , is a tasting menu that explores the culinary roots of the three territories where the wines of the line are born. Rediscovered Stories , namely Menfi, Etna and Pantelleria. Sentiero delle Gerle Etna Bianco Doc is tasted together with the Etna cheese with saffron, Bertolino Soprano Bianco Sicilia Doc accompanies the sweet and sour Rinaloro. Terre del Sommacco Rosso Sicilia Doc is enjoyed together with bruciuluni, Sentiero delle Gerle Etna Rosso Doc is paired with busiate al pesto etneo. To finish on a sweet note Serapias Passito di Pantelleria Doc with bacio pantesco. The second formula, Sicilia bedda , features the Monovarietal line, fresh and young wines from pure native grapes, accompanied by small tastings of typical Sicilian products to enhance the character and uniqueness of the local heritage. For those who want to discover the most representative wines of Mandrarossa, the Top Wines package includes a tasting of Bertolino Soprano Bianco Sicilia Doc, Cartagho Rosso Sicilia Doc, Terre del Sommacco Rosso Sicilia Doc and Serapias Passito di Pantelleria Doc.
In addition to the Food&Wine packages, at the Mandrarossa winery it is possible to have a wine lunch accompanied by a selection of five wines, or book an aperitif with two or four glasses paired with small tastings of local products and served on the terrace overlooking the sea and the vineyards: a moment of informal conviviality that allows you to discover the brand’s labels and enjoy the splendid Sican landscape during the sunset.
Finally, there is no shortage of more classic individual tastings, dedicated to each line – without pairings with traditional dishes – or to specific varieties, as in the case of the package The Faces of Nero d’Avola , which explores the characteristics of the most famous Sicilian red grape variety, among the most widespread on the whole island.