Originally trained in law, Manfredi discovered his true calling through gastronomy and wine, a passion that grew during his years in Rome and Milan. In 2020, he returned home to Marsala to begin making his own wines, securing just 1.5 hectares in Ciavolo with the support of Vincenzo Argileri of Vitead Ovest. A south-east facing vineyard, planted with 35–40-year-old vines, is a mosaic of varieties, all farmed organically on sandy-clay soils in a warm Mediterranean climate. From this small site come wines that feel both modern and distinctly Mediterranean: a white combining salinity, freshness and gentle oxidative nuance, and a red that is bright, juicy and elegant, offering versatility without heaviness.
A white wine built around the balance between lightness and depth. The nose is fresh and delicate, offering notes of hay, salted lemon, almond, and a subtle herbal thread. On the palate, it is taut and agile and an effortless drinkability that nonetheless leaves a clear impression: finesse, salinity, and a gently rustic vibration that gives rhythm and energy. An essential, vibrant wine that speaks of sunlight, dry breezes, and hands that listen to the land.
Producer Manfredi Franco
Origin Marsala,Sicily, Italy
Grapes Grecanico
Vintage 2024
Alcohol 11.5% ABV
Style Medium body white
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, soft direct press and fermented with indigenous yeast. Aged in stainless stell for about 1 year, then a further 6 months in bottle. Unfiltred, unfined, little SO2 at bottling.
Notes Organic, Natural
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
