Cantine Pepi - Eron 2024

Cantine Pepi likes to say that ''we are 99% woman enterprise" and "run by women that boldly undertake the profession of the winemaker in Sicily". The wines of Rosa Pepi and her daughter Erika come to life in Mazzarone, in the area of Licodia Eubea, in the hills along the Dirillo River in southeast Sicily near Ragusa and Vittoria. Rosa is the fourth generation of her family to lead the estate, whose 30 hectares of vineyards are planted to mostly indigenous Sicilian varietals: Nero d'Avola and Frappato for the reds and Insolia, Grillo and Catarratto for the whites. All vines are dry-farmed on a mix of sand, clay and limestone soils and hand-harvested.

The 2024 Cantine Pepi Eron offers inviting aromas of ripe red berries and dark cherries accented by subtle floral notes and a touch of spice. Medium-bodied and supple on the palate, it delivers juicy flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum with gentle tannins and a lively streak of acidity that keeps the wine fresh and energetic. A savory note emerges on the finish, adding complexity to its bright, fruit-driven character. A wonderfully versatile red for the table, it pairs beautifully with antipasti, tomato-based pastas, grilled sausages, roast chicken and pizza.