Valledolmo is a high-altitude wine-growing region in the heart of the Madonie mountains, nestled between the slopes facing the Sicani range and the watershed separating the Tyrrhenian and inland areas of Sicily. The village lies at an altitude of around 775 metres, whilst the vineyards cover hills and slopes that are generally open and sunny. The high-altitude Mediterranean climate combines dry summers, constant breezes, mild winters and significant daily temperature variations – conditions that favour gradual ripening and the preservation of freshness.
The geological composition is varied: sandy clays, clayey sands, sandstones and calcarenites shape a hilly landscape that provides drainage, structure and varying levels of water availability in the soils. In this environment, Catarratto – the star of the local white wines – finds its best expression, alongside Insolia, Grecanico and Grillo; among the red grapes, Nero d’Avola, Perricone and Nerello Mascalese stand out, complemented by international varieties.
Valledolmo’s winemaking tradition has its roots in the agricultural history of the County of Sclafani and continues today through savoury and harmonious white wines, structured reds, fragrant rosés and late-harvest wines. Production methods include white and red winemaking, longer ageing periods for reserve wines, sparkling wine production and the drying of grapes for sweet wines.