In the Belice valley, in the province of Palermo lays the small market town of Camporeale. On its charming foot hills, overlooking the plain of Mandranova, is where the Alessandro di Camporeale Estate was established.  This is an ancient and enchanting land, where agriculture has long been the main activity: a thread winding its way down the ages, determining the distinctive traits of a culture of excellence which unites tradition, a sense of family and a passion for wine.

The Family

Deeply committed to producing quality wines, the roots of the Alessandro di Camporeale family are steeped in history, with the fourth generation now taking their place in the company.  The legacy was begun in the early 20th century by Antonino, grandfather of the current owners, who  was then followed in the 1980s by his son Benedetto, a pioneer of modern wine-making in these region.  At the end of 90s the company is benefiting from the commitment and energy of the brothers Rosolino, Antonino and Natale, who together confirm a production model based on the vineyard and oenological innovation.  It  continues to develop and improve bodied wines, which are also delicate, refined and well-balanced.  

The New Generation

The Alessandro di Camporeale Estate is situated in a corner of Sicily characterised by a modern, innovative and project-orientated culture.   From within the company, the new generation can revel in pride and their own identity, sharing a production philosophy which has firm roots in the history of the family.  It is the three Alessandro cousins who are the future of the company, renewing and forging ahead to the third millennium with consuming passion and promise.  They bear witness to a devout commitment, based on emotion and intelligence.  This is not only their company philosophy, but also their lifeblood: from Anna, Manager for Communications and Wine-tourism, to Benedetto, the oenologist, who follows the entire production process, and Benedetto, Marketing Manager of the family company.  These are the new human resources and specializations required for perpetuating the company, which has become a symbol of  wine-making in an area renowned for excellence.

The Vineyards

Out a total of 50 hectares, 35 hectares of vineyards are spread out over a land that benefits from a mild, but not dry climate 400 meters above sea level. In addition, 2 hectares have been set aside for the production of olive oil.  It is in the fertile clay and limestone based soil that the Alessandro family have cultivated native varieties of grapes, such as Nero d’Avola, Grillo and Catarratto, and international varieties like: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Viogner and Sauvignon Blanc.

All vine-related activities are carried out by hand, following the organic farming principles and using small but important measures: the rose, precious sentinels warning of the oidium attacks, the green manure, to promote soil fertility and protect it from erosion, and measures to support biodiversity, such as  planting  hedges and shrubs near the rows, just to allow the establishment of many precious organism which combat parasites; 

Wine Tourism