Insula Felix Epomeo Bianco IGT

PET NAT made from pure Falanghina, the natural bubbles of the island of Ischia.

A lively and ancestral toast, where the volcano and the sea become natural sparkle

The Insula Felix of Tenuta del Cannavale

Insula Felix Epomeo Bianco IGT is a PET NAT (Pétillant Naturel)—natural sparkling wine—made from 100% Falanghina grapes, produced in the Cannavale area of ​​Barano d'Ischia. Made using the ancestral method, it is a natural sparkling wine with lively, fine bubbles, the result of a second fermentation in the bottle with the same must preserved from the harvest, without additives. The grapes grow on volcanic soil, sandy on the surface and clayey below, at 300 meters above sea level, cultivated biodynamically and harvested by hand. The initial spontaneous fermentation takes place in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. The result is a fresh, exuberant, and authentic wine, a vibrant expression of the island of Ischia and of natural, respectful viticulture.
 
 
 

The roots of this PET NAT are in the ancestral method

PET NAT, short for the French Pétillant Naturel, is actually the oldest method for producing sparkling wines, well before the classic Champagne method. In the ancestral method, the wine is bottled before fermentation is complete, allowing the residual sugars, continuing to ferment in the bottle, to naturally produce carbon dioxide and thus bubbles. It's an ancient and fascinating technique, now being rediscovered and loved by natural winemakers for its authenticity and immediacy. Falanghina, a historic Campanian grape variety cultivated since Roman times, finds a surprising and contemporary interpretation in this sparkling wine. The name "Insula Felix," the happy island, celebrates the beauty and generosity of Ischia. Tenuta del Cannavale creates a volcanic and authentic version.
 
 
 

Choosing Insula Felix means taking care of yourself

A wine produced using the ancestral method, with spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts and no additives, represents a conscious choice for a more natural and authentic drinking experience. The absence of invasive procedures and disgorgement preserves the integrity of the product and its original characteristics, including the yeasts. White wine, when consumed in moderation, provides polyphenols with antioxidant properties. Biodynamic cultivation on volcanic soil, with limited sulfur and copper protection and organic certification, guarantees a vibrant and authentic product. Choosing a wine made using natural methods also means supporting sustainable and respectful agricultural practices, as well as enhancing the biodiversity of a native Campanian grape variety.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Insula Felix Epomeo Bianco

• THE PROTAGONIST OF THE APERITIF — Its lively bubbles are perfect for starting a cheerful evening. Serve it very chilled with Artisanal Taralli and Aeolian green olives for a natural and original aperitif.
• WITH FISH AND FRIED SEAFOOD — Its freshness and effervescence cleanse the palate of fried foods. It is ideal with Mackerel Fillets in Olive Oil or accompanied by fried fish, whose flavors it enhances and lightens.
• WITH FRESH CHEESES AND MOZZARELLA — Its bubbles degrease the creaminess of dairy products. Try it with Organic Fiordilatte Mozzarella or a soft one Buffalo Burrata for a fresh, Mediterranean pairing.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE

KIND: Sparkling white wine (PET NAT, ancestral method)
CLASSIFICATION: Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)
PRODUCTION AREA: Municipality of Barano d'Ischia, hamlet of Fiaiano, Cannavale locality
GRAPE VARIETY: Falanghina
VINEYARD: Surface area of ​​5.600 m2, Guyot training system, altitude 300 m above sea level, south-east exposure, volcanic soil, sandy on the surface and clayey above 2 m
VINEYARD OPERATIONS: Sowing of polyphyte green manure, biodynamic preparations, manual pruning, selection of shoots
DEFENSE METHOD: Sulfur and copper; a certified organic company under the control of CCPB Srl
HARVEST: Manual harvest in crates of max 15 kg, on September 15, 2022
VINIFICATION: Gentle pressing and first spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with its own yeasts; second fermentation in the bottle adding the same must preserved from the harvest
MATURING: Stainless steel
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 8°/10° C
 
 
 

VISUAL EXAMINATION

It has a straw yellow color, sometimes slightly cloudy due to the naturalness of the method, animated by a fine and lively perlage. The slight presence of yeasts testifies to the absence of filtration and disgorgement.
 
 
 

OLFACTORY EXAMINATION

On the nose it is fresh and fragrant, with notes of white-fleshed fruit, citrus and flowers, enriched by delicate hints of bread crust and yeast typical of the ancestral method, on a volcanic mineral background.
 
 
 

TASTE TEST

On the palate, it's lively, fresh, and savory, with a natural, creamy effervescence and a pleasant minerality from the volcanic soil. The sip is dry and thirst-quenching, with a clean, pleasantly drinkable finish.
 
 
 

FOOD PAIRINGS

A versatile and thirst-quenching sparkling wine, it pairs perfectly with aperitifs, fried fish and vegetables, shellfish and seafood, fresh cheeses, and mozzarella. Its natural effervescence makes it the perfect companion for social gatherings and Mediterranean cuisine. Serve chilled at 8-10°C.
 
 
 

The Producer: Tenuta del Cannavale

Tenuta del Cannavale is a biodynamic farm in Barano d'Ischia, founded by siblings Gennaro and Anna Manna. They cultivate terraced vineyards on volcanic soil, over 300 meters above sea level, making wine using natural methods and amphorae, fully respecting nature and Ischia's farming traditions.
 
 
 

Important

Contains sulfites. Unfiltered wine. Spontaneous fermentation.
 
 
 

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