Morgante

Brand Description

The Morgante winery represents one family’s initiative to employ five generations of viticultural experience. In 1994, Antonio Morgante, with the enthusiasm of his sons, Carmelo and Giovanni, decided to vinify their vineyard grapes. This decision represented the beginning of a strong commitment to achieve the best results with indigenous grapes while keeping an eye toward innovation. In 1997, the family hired Riccardo Cotarella as their winemaker. Cotarella, widely recognized for his work crafting compelling wines from Italy’s native varietals, shares the Morgante passion for producing great red wines from Nero d’Avola.

Location of Vineyard

The Morgante winery is located in the pristine countryside of southern Sicily, a hilly region located about 1200-1800 feet above sea level and just 45 miles from the splendid Valley of the Temples of Agrigento. The property comprises 500 acres of vineyards and almond trees, and the region is ideal for viticulture, with a Mediterranean climate and soil that ranges from clay and calcareous to marl.

Winemaking and Viticulture Philosophy

In Sicily, Nero d’Avola is the undisputed red grape for wines of excellence, and it is this vine that the Morgante family has always cultivated. All aspects of production — from vineyard to cellar — are rigorously controlled by every member of the family, all of whom are dedicated to making wines of the highest possible quality.

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Winery Profile
Owner: The Morgante Family
Winemaker: Riccardo Cotarella
Total acreage under vine: 150
Founded: 1994
Production: 400000
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Acclaim
“A linear and fruity nero d’avola with plenty of strawberries and sweet cherries on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Soft and one-dimensional.” — acclaim for 2022 Morgante Nero d'Avola from James Suckling, Aug 2024
“A firm, dense and concentrated nero d’avola with aromas of cassis, dried herbs and bark. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. A dense core of berries and a rigid structure framing the palate, giving a firm, compact finish.” — acclaim for 2021 Morgante Don Antonio from James Suckling, Aug 2024
“Chopped apples, almonds and cream on the nose. It’s savory and medium-to full-bodied with a nutty, gently saline finish. Nicely textured and round.” — acclaim for 2023 Bianco di Morgante from James Suckling, Aug 2024
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