About

With its 10 hectares of vineyards between Capo Faro and Porri, Colosi is one of the most

representative producers of the island. The area is considered to be one of the best because of its

exposure and the chemical-physical characteristics of the volcanic soil. The vines were planted on

terraces, restoring the old dry walls, and they include grape varieties typical of Mediterranean island

wine-making: Corinto Nero, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Inzolia, Catarratto and

Malvasia. Malvasia is without doubt the most important vine variety of the island and of the Colosi

company.

Colosi's wine-making cellar is literally immersed among the vines, and is partially buried in

order to comply with the strict regulations on the protection of the territory and landscape of

the Aeolian archipelago. This location allows the temperature to be kept constant, ideal for the

optimal preservation of the wines. Completed in 2004, the cellar is made in local stone and fits in

perfectly with the surrounding environment. The wine-making system, comprising heat controlled

stainless steel tanks and a pneumatic diaphragm press, allows the grapes to be worked in accordance

with modern oenological criteria. All of the stages of the wine-making process and the subsequent

ageing take place on site as established for the Dop Malvasia delle Lipari.

The Colosi family

The name Pietro has been passed down from father to son in the Colosi family. In the 1970s Pietro

Colosi “Senior” worked alongside Carlo Hauner: besides their close friendship, the two also shared

a love for the wines of the island. This friendship continued to grow and a short time later Pietro

found himself managing both his own property and cellar and Carlo's.

Thirty years ago, in 1987, Pietro, son of Pietro, began to follow in his father's footsteps after

completing his studies in oenology at the agricultural college of Catania and immediately gave new

momentum to the marketing of Colosi wines throughout the world.