Cumparone 2021 Abbazia San Giorgio

Cumparone 2021: Nerello Mascalese from Pantelleria

Wine Overview

Cumparone 2021 is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, an ancient black grape native to Pantelleria. Produced by Abbazia San Giorgio, founded in 2015 by Battista Belvisi and Beppe Fontana, this wine is an intense, territorial expression crafted following the island’s natural cycles and traditions. Cumparone contains sulfites naturally present, with no chemical additives or invasive interventions.

Wine History

Cumparone was created to enhance ancient varieties like Nerello Mascalese and produce a natural, healthy wine. The vines, around 15 years old, grow on terraces in volcanic soils rich in nutrients. Abbazia San Giorgio combines tradition, biodiversity, and sustainability to produce wines that tell the story and strength of Pantelleria.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vineyards are trained using the traditional Alberello Pantesco system, a UNESCO heritage, and are fully managed organically and biodynamically. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used; plants are nurtured with biodynamic preparations and minimal manual work. Harvesting is entirely manual to preserve grape quality and the integrity of the terroir.

Winemaking Approach

Vinification is natural: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maceration on the skins for about 20 days, and aging in stainless steel until bottling, without filtration or clarification. This approach enhances freshness, structure, and acidity, producing a wine that is intense, dynamic, and full-bodied.

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Color: intense ruby red.
Nose: forest fruits, pomegranate, cherry, strawberry, and rose petals.
Palate: intense, dynamic, full-bodied, with a pleasant acidic finish.

Pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, oily fish, hearty legume soups, and savory pasta with meat sauces. Serve at 16-18°C.

Technical Sheet

• Grape Variety: Nerello Mascalese 100%

• Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 20-day maceration

• Aging: stainless steel, no filtration or clarification

• Sulfites: naturally present, no added sulfites

• Alcohol: 12%

• Serving Temperature: 16-18°C

• Origin: Pantelleria, Sicily

• Winery: Abbazia San Giorgio

• Contains sulfites

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Abbazia San Giorgio: Natural Wines from Pantelleria

Winery History

Abbazia San Giorgio was founded in 2016 in Pantelleria by two friends, Battista Belvisi and Beppe Fontana, who wanted to create a wine that expressed the island’s identity. Their goal was to craft intense, distinctive wines in which the producer’s sensitivity acts as a spokesperson for the territory. The founders drew on traditional knowledge and experience from historical vineyards on the island.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vineyards cover 3.5 hectares in the Khamma district, one of the greenest areas on Pantelleria’s eastern side, with terraces overlooking the sea. Volcanic soils host mainly Zibibbo and Pignatello (Nivuro Nostrale), and to a lesser extent Carignano, Catarratto, and Nerello Mascalese. The traditional alberello pantesco training system, a UNESCO heritage, is used. No chemical products are applied; wild herbs are buried at the end of winter, promoting natural soil fertility.

Winemaking Approach

The natural philosophy continues in the cellar. Vinification relies solely on indigenous yeasts, without invasive interventions or additives, including sulfur dioxide. Every stage of production preserves authentic aromas and freshness, producing wines that evolve in the glass and convey the character of the territory even days after opening.

Wine Characteristics

Abbazia San Giorgio’s wines are fresh, sapid, and Mediterranean, a direct expression of the island and its unique pedoclimatic conditions. Each bottle captures the sun, sea breeze, and aromas of the Mediterranean, delivering an intense and authentic sensory experience. The winery embodies an artisanal approach, creating wines that interact with their environment naturally.