Cantina Funaro
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Cantina Funaro 〰️
Cantina Funaro is a family-owned, organic winery located in the Belice Valley, between Santa Ninfa and Salemi in Trapani, Sicily. Founded in 2003 by siblings Tiziana, Clemente, and Giacomo Funaro, the estate builds on three generations of family viticulture, transforming their vineyards into a modern, eco-sustainable operation. Spanning 85 hectares at 150–450 meters above sea level, the estate includes 60 hectares of vineyards, 15 hectares of olive groves, and areas for arable crops, vegetables, and environmental compensation. The winery, completed in 2011 and expanded in 2018, produces around 200,000 bottles annually, all certified organic since 2011 (Bio certification).
Funaro cultivates native Sicilian varieties like Inzolia, Catarratto, Grillo, Zibibbo, Nero d’Avola, and Perricone, alongside international grapes such as Chardonnay, Müller Thurgau, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are hand-harvested to preserve quality, grown in organic-rich, clay-limestone, and marl soils, with water bodies ensuring irrigation during dry years. Winemaking, led by oenologist Rosario (Sasà), emphasizes minimal intervention, using indigenous yeasts and no filtration for select cuvées. Wines are aged in French and American oak barrels or stainless steel, with a dedicated 15°C cellar for their Classic Method Sparkling Wine (sur lies).
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Online Retailers/Importers with Broad International Reach:
Cantina Funaro Official Shop: They offer direct sales from their website, with shipping options that may vary by region. Check their "Shop" section for details.
Winedering: While primarily an experience booking platform, it features Cantina Funaro's wines and might link to purchase options or provide insights into their availability.
Clickwine: An Italian online retailer that lists Funaro wines. May ship internationally depending on your location.
Notable Retailers/Distributors by Region:
United States:
While no specific direct US retailers are immediately prominent in public searches beyond general wine marketplaces, look for importers specializing in organic or sustainable Italian/Sicilian wines. You'd then check their list of retailers.
General online wine retailers might carry them. Search on larger platforms.
United Kingdom:
Hard to Find Wines (HTFW): An online UK retailer that lists Cantina Funaro.
Specialized UK wine merchants focusing on organic Italian wines.