Irmàna Organic Line by Corvo: Sicily's Native Grapes

Three indigenous Sicilian grapes, one organic line, two certifications (Viva and Equalitas). Corvo’s Irmàna Organic Line covers Nero d’Avola, Grillo and Frappato, fully organically farmed since 2023. Corvo sent the three bottles for tasting.

Design of the brand Irmàna

The use of recycled materials for the label is just one example of how the Irmàna line stresses sustainability throughout its design. There are exquisite pencil drawings on the label. Additionally, the cork used to close the bottles is completely recyclable and has no impact on the environment.

Tasting the Irmàna Organic Line

It was a genuine delight to taste the three wines. All of the wines are made with care and amazing pure. You can clearly see the passion that goes into creating the new Italian wine style, which is delicate, elegant, and not overly heavy.

Irmàna Frappato Sicilia DOC

The color of this fruity wine is a pale purple that is not very dark. It has a lovely aroma that is light with a hint of overripe red berries. The primary aromas you’ll detect are raspberries, strawberries, a hint of cassis, floral undertones, and subtle rosemary herbs. The smell has a faint but discernible alcohol scent. With silky medium (-) tannins, medium acidity, and quite a bit of red fruit like strawberries and raspberries, the wine has a light, smooth flavor. This light-style wine is delightful and has a medium finish. It tastes much better when slightly cold and goes great with meat, medium-mature cheeses, and fatty fish dishes.

Irmàna Nero d’Avola

A beautiful, strong wine with a little rim and a rich purple hue; it still has a youthful appearance, which is typical for a wine from 2022. The aroma is beautiful, with hints of cocoa and flavors of blackberries, blueberries, and black fruit. It has a strong, even slightly smokey and leathery aroma. With aromas of strawberries and cherries and a glimmer of bay leaf, cocoa, and chocolate, the flavor is varied and nuanced. The wine is well-balanced because to its superb structure, medium (+) tannins, and acidity. It’s a great wine to pair with cheese, grilled meat, and excellent pasta.

Irmàna Grillo Sicilia DOC

A wine with a slight green hue that looks like sunshine is in your glass. It has hints of melon in the aroma, as well as red apples, pears, and green apples. On the palate, it has hints of citrus and lime zest as well as minerals and a faint saltiness. It has a light body, brief finish, and is easy to drink without being overly difficult. It is well-balanced thanks to the modest acidity. A small coating, oily sensation also exists in the mouth. This wine goes well with a delicious salad, smoked chicken, or fish meals, as well as on its own.

Verdict

Three wines that each deliver clear varietal character. Frappato light and gentle, Nero d’Avola robust and complex, Grillo smooth with a saline mineral line. No heroic statements, just reliably made wines that present Sicilian terroir without overdoing it. Good value for money and broadly food-friendly.

Thanks to Corvo for the bottles.

Sources

• Consorzio di Tutela dei Vini Etna DOC: etnadoc.com