Mandrarossa Urra di Mare Sauvignon Blanc 2025
£15.75
The wine
Straw yellow with bright golden reflections. Intense citrus fruit, peach and apricot with subtle mint and basil hints, and a well-balanced palate.
Urra di Mare means edge of the sea, and the vineyards sit close enough to the Mediterranean at Menfi for the sea breeze to hold back ripening. That matters for Sauvignon Blanc, which loses its aromatics quickly in heat. Hand harvested in the second week of August, unusually early even for Sicily, then crushed, destemmed and chilled immediately.
The producer
Mandrarossa
View all Mandrarossa winesMandrarossa is the premium expression of Cantine Settesoli, one of Sicily's largest and most quality-focused growers, based in Menfi on the island's sun-drenched south-western coast. It has become a byword for characterful, well-made Sicilian wine that captures the warmth and vibrancy of its home.
Drawing on a remarkable diversity of vineyards near the Mediterranean, Mandrarossa champions both indigenous Sicilian varieties and international grapes. Cooling sea breezes and a long growing season give wines of ripe fruit balanced by welcome freshness, with sustainability a guiding principle across the estate.
The range is wonderfully broad, from crisp whites of Fiano, Grillo and Grecanico to aromatic Zibibbo, juicy Nero d'Avola and Frappato, and premium bottlings such as the old-vine Cartagho and single-terroir Terre di Sommacco. The golden Serapias passito from Pantelleria is a jewel to finish.
Vivid, generous and full of Sicilian sunshine, Mandrarossa offers exceptional character and value. Its wines are an inviting journey through one of the Mediterranean's most exciting wine islands.






