Colosi

Overview

Estate

Colosi is a historic Sicilian winery deeply connected to the Aeolian Islands and western Sicily. The family has produced wine for generations, preserving the traditions of Malvasia delle Lipari while expanding production across Sicily with wines that combine authenticity, freshness, and Mediterranean character.

Climate

The vineyards benefit from a Mediterranean climate strongly influenced by the sea, featuring warm, sunny days, steady marine breezes, and mild winters. These conditions favor healthy grapes, aromatic intensity, balanced ripening, and remarkable freshness.

Soil

The soils range from volcanic terrain on the Aeolian Islands to mineral-rich sandy and clay-limestone soils in Sicily. These diverse conditions contribute complexity, minerality, salinity, and elegance to the wines.

Vineyards

The estate manages vineyards on the Aeolian Islands, particularly Salina, as well as selected areas throughout Sicily. Native grape varieties such as Malvasia delle Lipari, Nero d’Avola, Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia are cultivated with careful attention to preserving varietal identity and territorial expression.

Cultivation

Viticulture is managed using sustainable practices and strong respect for the environment. Vineyard activities are often carried out manually, especially on the steep volcanic terraces of the islands, where heroic viticulture remains essential for preserving the landscape and traditions.

Winery

The winery combines traditional Sicilian winemaking heritage with modern technology to preserve freshness, aromatic purity, and varietal expression. Particular attention is given to the production of Malvasia delle Lipari and to wines that reflect the territory's maritime and volcanic identity.

Family

The Colosi family has been involved in Sicilian viticulture for several generations and remains fully committed to promoting the culture and traditions of the Aeolian Islands and Sicily worldwide. Family passion, continuity, and respect for the land are core values of the estate.

Winemaker

Pietro Colosi represents the modern generation of the Colosi family and carries forward the winery’s deep connection to the Aeolian Islands and Sicilian viticulture. Committed to preserving the identity of native Sicilian grape varieties, he blends respect for traditional island winemaking with a contemporary approach focused on precision, freshness, and territorial expression. His philosophy emphasizes wines that reflect Sicily’s volcanic and maritime character with elegance, salinity, and authenticity.

Focus Point

• Historic family winery connected to the Aeolian Islands. • Production of Malvasia delle Lipari DOC. • Heroic viticulture on volcanic island terraces. • Wines characterized by freshness, salinity, and Mediterranean identity.

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Colosi

Overview

Estate

Climate

Soil

Vineyards

Cultivation

Winery

Family

Winemaker

Focus Point

Portfolio

Bianco Terre Siciliane IGP

Grillo Sicilia DOC

Rosso Terre Siciliane IGP

Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC

Passito Terre Siciliane IGP

Salina Bianco IGP

Secca del Capo Salina IGP

Salina Rosso IGP

Na’jm Malvasia delle Lipari Passito di Salina DOC

Catarratto-Pinot Grigio Terre Siciliane IGP

Nero d’Avola Rosè Sicilia DOC

Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC

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