The PATRIA cellars take their name from the Patrìa district, near Monreale, where the Di Miceli family bought a feud in the distant 1950. Many years later, in 1992, Di Miceli Francesco, owner of the soc. Coop. PATRIA, thanks to his experience as an agronomist and oenologist, took over the old “TORREPALINO”, a historic wine cellar born in 1971 with headquarters in Solicchiata of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the north side of Etna.
The history of Torrepalino intersects with that of the Aragonese watchtower which stood to defend and guard the territory. At the top of the building stood a “palino”, a directional indicator that directed the caravans and wayfarers between the commercial port of Riposto and that of Milazzo.

Subsequently, Di Miceli decided to change the name by transferring the heritage of the other winery, in the Patrìa district to Monreale and in this way various wineries were formed in various parts of the Sicilian territory, and a mother company at Solicchiata.

The particular geographical location with an altitude that touches between 750 and 900 meters in its highest part, makes the territory the main element that differentiates it for typicality and uniqueness.
Thanks to the exposure and the altimetry, a late environment characterized by strong temperature drops. Open to innovations and experiments, the winery focuses on excellence starting from the vineyards, whose monitoring is aimed at understanding its phenolic maturity and therefore the right harvest period.

Femina Bianco is an identifiably terroir expressive Carricante of Etna's volcanic sloped soils. It shows astonishing complexity for a single varietal, balancing sinuous textures and delicate nuances of crisp orchard fruit, hazelnut and sage. A firm and refined balance of aromatic complexity, weight, acidity and minerality.

FEMINA means woman, because in our matriarchal culture, women are the pillars of the society. As a good mother the Etna volcano protects and nurtures our families and our vineyards. Made with 100% Carricante grape grown on the terraces carved on the steep slopes of the volcano at 2,100 feet above sea level. The pitch-black soil provides incredible minerality, body structure and elegance. The extreme high elevation completes the job adding acidity and great aromatic complexity.

MADE WITH ORGANICALLY GROWN GRAPES

COLOR: Bright straw yellow, with greenish reflections

NOSE: Refined, intense and very intriguing, it reveals fresh white flowers, peaches, apricots and some tropical hints all surrounded by incredible spices. Star anise, sage, rosemary, helichrysum…just to mention a few

TASTE: Mineral, good acidity, yet soft and velvet on the palate. The viscosity provided by the minerality designs long legs and very narrow arches in between, together with a very velvety feeling on the palate. The firm acidity balances the saltiness and makes this wine refreshing and very enjoyable, while complex and long

Winery - Patria

Grapes - Catarratto Bianco, Carricante, Minella Bianca

Region - Italy / Southern Italy / Terre Siciliane / Etna

Wine style - Southern Italy White

Alcohol content - 13%

Best served at 53° F.

Allergens - Contains sulfites