{"title":"Lamoresca","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifty square kilometres of grain fields separate Lamoresca from its nearest winery neighbour in central Sicily , which suits Filippo Rizzo perfectly. Isolation, he has shown, breeds originality: a tiny operation producing a handful of wines that carry the warm, sandy character of this forgotten corner of the island with complete conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLamoresca founder Filippo Rizzo grew up in San Michele di Ganzaria in the Gigliotto district of central Sicily. He moved to Belgium, married his Belgian wife Nancy, and opened a restaurant in Brussels focused on traditional Sicilian cooking , one of the first venues outside Paris to champion natural wines. His wine sales representative at the time was Frank Cornelissen, then beginning his own work on Etna. When Filippo decided to return to Sicily to make wine himself, Cornelissen let him use his cellar for the first two vintages while Filippo completed his own cantina. Production began in the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/lamoresca\"\u003eLamoresca producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rosso-lamoresca-sicily-natural-wine","title":"Lamoresca Rosso 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eLamoresca Rosso 2019 is a blend of roughly equal parts Frappato and Nero d'Avola with a small addition of Grenache, sourced from 40-year-old vines on Filippo Rizzo's estate outside San Michele di Ganzaria, in the southernmost corner of the province of Catania. The vineyards sit at 430 meters above sea level on clay, sandstone, and silex soils, with significant diurnal temperature swings that preserve acidity despite Sicily's warm Mediterranean climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDestemmed Frappato and Grenache ferment in plastic tini with no temperature control and no added yeasts, while the Nero d'Avola ferments in tronconic wooden barrels. All three varieties spend roughly four weeks on the skins with twice-daily manual punch-downs before being pressed and blended. The wine then ages for 12 months in cement tanks, racked at least three times, with minimal added sulfur and no fining or filtering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result lands between a structured Sicilian red and something lighter on its feet. Frappato lifts the aromatics and brings red cherry brightness, while Nero d'Avola grounds the blend with darker fruit, firmer tannin, and earthy grip. Wild herbs and a subtle bitterness on the finish are hallmarks of the estate's scrubland surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamoresca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37816131649735,"sku":"LAMOROSS19C","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/products\/lamoresca-nero-d_avola-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780186610"},{"product_id":"lamoresca-nerocapitano-frappato-natural-wine","title":"Lamoresca Nerocapitano Frappato NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eLamoresca Nerocapitano Frappato NV is a natural red wine produced by the Lamoresca winery in Sicily. Made from 100% Frappato grapes, it showcases the unique qualities of this indigenous Sicilian variety. Nerocapitano Frappato is bright ruby-red in the glass. Its aroma is characterized by fresh red berries, such as strawberries and raspberries, along with floral notes and a touch of earthiness. The wine is light and fresh on the palate, with lively acidity and soft tannins. The flavor profile includes ripe red fruits, herbs, and a hint of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamoresca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207671636184,"sku":"lamoresca-nerocapitano","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/lamoresca-nerocapitano-frappato-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780288393"},{"product_id":"lamoresca-rosato-natural-wine","title":"Lamoresca Rosato NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eLamoresca Rosato NV is a natural rosé wine produced by the Lamoresca winery in the Monti Iblei area of Sicily. It is made from a blend of indigenous Sicilian grape varieties, primarily Nerello Mascalese and Frappato. Lamoresca Rosato NV has a delicate pink hue. The nose offers aromas of wild strawberries, red cherries, and floral notes, complemented by subtle hints of Mediterranean herbs. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with crisp acidity and a clean, mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lamoresca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45207695196376,"sku":"lamoresca-rosato","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/lamoresca-rosato-sicilian-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780288396"}],"url":"https:\/\/primalwine.com\/collections\/lamoresca.oembed","provider":"Primal Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}