Eloro

About the wine

The Eloro DOC, established in 1994, represents the viticultural heritage of the extreme southeastern corner of Sicily. The appellation focuses on red and rosato wines primarily crafted from Nero d’Avola, Frappato, and Pignatello. These wines are deeply influenced by the hot, arid Mediterranean climate and the calcareous-clay soils of the Siracusa and Ragusa provinces. The wines are characterized by their sapidity, robust structure, and distinctively Mediterranean profile. A notable highlight is the 'Pachino' sub-zone, which emphasizes Nero d’Avola to produce wines of greater body and complexity, with a 'Riserva' typology requiring two years of aging. The history of the area, dating back to Greek colonization, is intrinsically linked to the name 'Pachino,' derived from the Greek words for 'abundant' and 'wine.' The production remains rooted in traditional methods, yielding wines that are balanced, expressive of their terroir, and historically significant to the Sicilian wine landscape.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production area is located in the extreme southeastern tip of Sicily. It encompasses the entire or partial administrative territories of Noto, Pachino, Portopalo di Capo Passero, and Rosolini in the province of Siracusa, and the municipality of Ispica in the province of Ragusa. The landscape is characterized by plains and low hills, ranging from sea level to 300 meters, with soils primarily composed of calcareous-brown earth and Mediterranean red soils.