Firriato celebrates 30 vintages of two multi-award-winning labels, delighting wine lovers and taste professionals alike.
Thirty years of authenticity and distinctive winemaking style—three decades that have captured the hearts of thousands of wine enthusiasts. This is a major milestone for Santagostino, one of Firriato’s signature labels, in both its Bianco and Rosso expressions—praised unanimously within and beyond the borders of Sicily. Born at the Baglio Sorìa Estate in the Trapani countryside, these wines were the first-born of a winery that has played a decisive role in the rebirth and revitalization of Sicilian viticulture.
On one hand, a blend of Catarratto and Chardonnay; on the other, Nero d’Avola and Syrah—the union of a native Sicilian grape with an international variety that, harvest after harvest, has embodied the very soul of Sicily, standing out in the wine world for elegance and drinkability.
Santagostino Bianco Igt Terre Siciliane fills the glass with fruity melodies reminiscent of peach, melon, and pineapple, perfectly balanced with notes of wildflowers, hazelnut, and vanilla. Santagostino Rosso Sicilia Doc expresses its character through layers of marasca cherry, wild berries, rhubarb, clove, aromatic herbs, and plum, interwoven with hints of licorice and tobacco leaf.
Produced over thirty vintages in one of the island’s most captivating corners, the Di Gaetano family has masterfully combined innovation and technology to enhance the value of nature. The sea breeze caresses the grapes grown on clay- and marl-rich soils, shaped by the wind in a unique natural setting. From this harmony between vineyard and terroir arise Santagostino Rosso and Bianco: two wines of remarkable balance, generosity, and finesse—perfectly capturing Firriato’s signature style.
“Santagostino is identity, tireless passion, and true to itself for over 30 harvests,” explains Irene Di Gaetano, Managing Director of Firriato. “Nero d’Avola meets Syrah, Catarratto meets Chardonnay—in a true act of love between native and international varieties. The result is a name that has become an icon of Firriato, with an extraordinary vibrancy that continues to win over wine lovers across the globe—from New York to Tokyo, Moscow to São Paulo, and throughout Europe.”
Craftsmanship, terroir, pride, and unwavering dedication are the foundation of these golden white and ruby red wines, appreciated by connoisseurs and refined palates alike. It is no coincidence that over the years both have garnered numerous accolades: 2 Stars from I Vini di Veronelli and 87 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine for Santagostino Bianco; 92 points from James Suckling, 92 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Tre Bicchieri Rossi and Tre Bicchieri Verdi from Gambero Rosso, and inclusion in the Top 100 Worldwide by Wine Spectator for Santagostino Rosso.
Firriato thus raises a glass to a lasting promise of excellence and authentic Sicilian values—a continued success story for two labels that, since their very first vintage, have stood as emblems of the winery’s enological mastery and international prestige.
