The character of the wine depends fundamentally on the grape variety used in making that wine.

The Local Wine Making Tradition is forged by three elements: The Human Touch;Environmental Conditions;and The Terrain. These are what determine the choice of grape variety or varieties in specific areas and even more particularly for different parts of the same area.

In the communes of Santa Lucia del Mela and Meri where the Azienda Agricola Vasari vineyards are situated,the Nero d'Avola and Sangiovese,Nocera and Nerello Mascalese varieties are cultivated to make red wines.Cataratto Comune,Cataratto Lucido,Inzolia and Grillo are grown to make white wine.Vasari grows the Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nocera only for red wine;and Cataratto Comune and Lucido,Inzolia and Grillo for white wines

Cataratto

Cataratto is the most widespread grape variety grown in Sicily:This native grape matures early at the beginning of September producing a balanced and fragrant wine with heaps of character reflecting the growing conditions and local terrain.These grapes are used for the Mamertino Bianco and the Mamertino Bianco Riserva DOC