Poggio di Bortolone is nestled in the picturesque hills of the Hyblaean Mountains, near Chiaramonte Gulfi in the Ragusa province of South-Eastern Sicily. Spanning 60 acres, this winery is surrounded by lush olive groves and vibrant vineyards, creating a stunning landscape enhanced by the flowing Para Para River.
Founded in the late 18th century by the Cosenza family during Sicily's transition from feudalism, Poggio di Bortolone has been passed down through generations. Today, Pierluigi Cosenza, the son of Ignazio, continues the family legacy, ensuring that the winery remains a cherished part of Sicilian culture.
In the 1970s, Ignazio Cosenza revitalized the estate, renaming it Poggio di Bortolone and launching its first vintage in 1982. He introduced modern techniques, replacing traditional oak and chestnut vats with stainless steel, enhancing the quality of the wines. In 2005, the winery achieved the prestigious Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed (DOCG) status. The Cosenza family has cultivated vines, olive groves, and wheat for over a century, producing exceptional red and rosé wines from 15 hectares of vineyards planted with Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Cabernet, Petit Verdot, and Grosso Nero. Wine lovers will find Poggio di Bortolone a captivating destination for a memorable experience in Sicilian winemaking.
Via Bortolone, 19 Località Roccazzo, Chiaramonte Gulfi, Sicily, Ragusa, 97010, Italy
Check out verified reviews from visitors who've enjoyed their time at Poggio di Bortolone Winery.
Write a reviewWhat a fantastic evening! We had an interesting and informative tour of the cellar where we learnt about the process of making the wine. Then we had the tasting where Pierluigi's (the owner's) passion and expertise shone through. The wines were absolutely delicious and our little one year old and three year old had fun with the endless supply of juice and snacks. And Pierluigi's English is excellent, despite his insistence to the contrary! If you are considering a winery trip, you can't go wrong with this place.
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We went for a wine tasting at this winery and it was definitely the highlight of our stay in Sicily. Pierluigi showed us the cellar and explained the whole process to us, and then we sat down for the wine tasting which included 4 types of wine perfectly paired with an incredibly generous amount of typical Sicilian cold cuts, cheeses and even home made Sicilian street food. Definitely not to be missed!
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Great wine tasting, very friendly host, exciting Sicilian wines from their own production. Highly recommended.
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The stratospheric Pierluigi Cosenza made the tasting of his wines unique and special: the explanation for each wine tasted is a synthesis of his preparation, experience and passion. Not to mention the delicious, strictly regional and excellent food prepared by his wife. 10 and praise.
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Thank you to Lorella and Pierluigi for the wonderful welcome and for their products, the result of research, passion and care. We tasted excellent wines accompanied by culinary delights of the highest order. The relationship and empathy that develops between producer and customer is beautiful. Continue
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