Ayunta Metodo Ancestrale Rose Frizzante, Sicily, Italy

Vibrant, electric, and thoroughly alive, Ayunta Metodo Ancestrale Rosé Frizzante is a sparkling Sicilian showstopper born from ancient technique and volcanic soul. Crafted high on the slopes of Mount Etna, this naturally fermented rosato delivers vivid fruit, savory minerality, and a textural complexity that speaks to the land’s raw energy and the winemaker’s artisan touch.

Product Details:

• Varietal: Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola, and other local red grapes
• Colour: Sparkling Rosé
• Alcohol: 11.5%
• Farming: Natural farming, no chemicals
• Soil Type: Volcanic “ripiddu” (lapillus and ash)
• Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation; initial in stainless steel, completed in bottle (Metodo Ancestrale)
• Aging: 8 months on lees in the bottle
• Production: ~4,500 bottles
• Winemaker & Owner: Filippo Mangione

Sensory Description:

Luminous pink with a hazy glow from its fine lees, this frizzante rosé dazzles with aromas of blood orange, pink grapefruit, and pomegranate. Gentle yeasty notes lend depth and roundness, while volcanic minerality pulses beneath the surface. The palate is crisp and dry, with a tart, mouthwatering finish that hums with citrus zest and delicate bitterness. A wine of joyful tension, both spontaneous and precise.

Awards & Accolades:

• No major awards listed – beloved by natural wine fans and sparkling rosé enthusiasts for its vivid flavor and volcanic elegance

Producer’s Background:

Ayunta is the brainchild of Filippo Mangione, a native of Agrigento who returned to his Sicilian roots after a career in wine service and journalism. In 2011, driven by a deep desire to revive his family’s legacy, Filippo purchased abandoned vines in the contrada of Calderara Sottana on Mount Etna. Today, his 2.8-hectare estate is home to ancient bush-trained vines, some over a century old, thriving in mineral-rich volcanic soils at altitudes above 600 meters. Farming naturally and working entirely by hand, Filippo produces soulful, honest wines that reflect both the resilience of Etna and the purity of its native grapes.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 45–50°F and don’t be afraid of the light sediment, it adds texture and charm. This sparkling rosé is perfect with seafood crudo, Sicilian caponata, cured meats, or fresh goat cheese. Also excellent as an aperitivo or celebratory brunch wine, offering just enough edge to keep your palate fully engaged.

Ayunta Metodo Ancestrale Rosé Frizzante is a sparkling triumph of place, passion, and patience. With each glass, you taste the lava-strewn landscape of Etna and the hands of a winemaker committed to tradition and truth. Effervescent, expressive, and impossible to ignore.