Crops and Products
Tenute Navarra's Crops
in the “middle lands” between the sea and hills
of southeastern Sicily
Grapevines
Nero d'Avola
The name derives from the “black berry” fruit.
Nero d’Avola cultivated in the southeastern area are decidedly finer and more complex, with distinct notes of dried flowers and spices.
Our grapevines are dry and well-ventilated, in a middle land between the sea and the hills.
Frappato
Frappato is an indigenous black grape variety from Sicily.
A robust grapevine, with irregular, spheroidal-ellipsoidal blue berries and a thick skin.
It ripens late, with the harvest generally taking place at the end of September.
Grillo
Grillo is a white grape variety.
The berries are small, with a thick skin covered in bloom.
Grillo is a grapevine that withstands heat and drought well, typical of the climate in Southeastern Sicily.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a French grape variety, one of the most cultivated white grape varieties in the world.
The Chardonnay grapevine has spheroidal berries with a pruinose, thin, and greenish-yellow skin.
Olive Trees
Nocellara del Belice
It is a highly prized indigenous Sicilian variety, with DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) Certification.
The Nocellara tree has medium vigor, an expansive habit, and a moderately spreading canopy.
The oil obtained from pressing these olives generally has a color ranging from yellow to intense green and a very low acidity.
Nocellara Etnea
An indigenous Sicilian dual-purpose variety that grows particularly in the central and eastern parts of Sicily.
The Nocellara Etnea tree is a very vigorous plant, with an expansive habit and a moderately dense canopy.
The oil produced from pressing is characterized primarily by a very low acidity, a fruity aroma, and a spicy aftertaste.
Biancolilla
It is an indigenous variety from western Sicily, highly prized and with high productivity.
Trees of this variety are characterized by strong vigor and a wide-spreading canopy.
The oil obtained is green-yellow in color, with a slightly spicy fruity taste, and notes of almond, tomato, and artichoke.
Moresca
Indigenous cultivar of central-eastern Sicily.
The trees are characterized by medium vigor, a dense canopy, and an expansive habit.
The oil produced from pressing this variety is characterized by a light fruitiness, with herbaceous notes and nuances of bitterness/spiciness.
Tonda Iblea
It is the indigenous variety of the southeastern area of Sicily.
The trees are characterized by an upright, expansive habit, with a moderately dense canopy.
Green tending to golden in color, the oil produced stands out for intense fruity notes of olive, artichoke, grass, and tomato. On the palate, sweet and spicy perceptions are balanced, with a bitter aftertaste.
Frantoio
It is one of the most widespread olive varieties in Italy.
Trees of this cultivar are distinguished by a dense canopy and long branches. The main characteristic is the inflorescences, which result in high fruit production.
The extracted oil is dark green with golden hues. It is dense and aromatic, with herbaceous notes, artichoke, and a spicy aftertaste.
Almond Trees
Vairo
Prunus dulcis is a self-fertile variety with late flowering and high productive capacity.
The tree shows good vigor with an easily manageable canopy.
The fruit is elongated and heart-shaped.
Tuono
Prunus amygdalus is a self-fertile variety with medium-late flowering and high yield.
The tree is not very vigorous, and its fruits are protected by a semi-soft shell.
The fruit is rough to the touch and characterized by an elongated elliptical shape.
Lauranne
A self-fertile variety of French origin, it is distinguished by late flowering and high, consistent productivity.
The fruit has double seeds, and its almonds are characterized by an elongated shape.
Ferragnes
Of French origin, widespread in Southern Italy.
The tree is distinguished by medium vigor, an expansive, upward-growing habit, and high productive yield.
The almond is enclosed in a semi-hard, rough shell and has an elliptical shape.
Genco
A variety of Apulian origin with late ripening and high productivity.
The tree is moderately vigorous, drought-resistant, and characterized by an expansive habit.
The fruit is enclosed in semi-hard shells and has a rounded shape.
Tenute Navarra's Products
Art Line
A line dedicated to art in its purest essence.
The excellent wines that are part of Tenute Navarra’s Art Line are an expression of the founder’s sentiments and our land, the colors of the landscapes, the richness of tradition, and the culture of the Heart of the Mediterranean.
Artists and creatives represent all this with flair and imagination, meticulously crafting every detail and creating works of art that enrich and complete the tasting of our wines.
Premium Line
Tenute Navarra’s Premium Line includes high-quality wines, deeply connected to the territory where the precious production grapevines are carefully born and grown.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG – the only Sicilian DOCG – is part of the Premium Line.
A line that daily enriches itself with unique qualities and characteristics that differentiate the wines within it.
Fun Line
The Fun Line expresses freshness in every aspect. The wine labels are simple
and dynamic.
They tell the story of easy-drinking wines ideal for any occasion, whether for a convivial aperitif or a meal with company.
Lightness and cheerfulness characterize the tasting of Fun Line wines.
Agrifood Line
The Agrifood Line groups Tenute Navarra’s agricultural products and food products that are the fruit of its cultivation.
Various types of almonds and olives are cultivated with great care and passion, from which excellent products like Navarra EVO Oil are made.
