Continua anche nel nuovo millennio l’amore tra Corvo e il grande cinema. Corvo Rosso è infatti protagonista sulle tavole di uno dei film italiani più premiati degli ultimi anni, La grande bellezza di Paolo Sorrentino. Famosissimo anche all’estero, Miglior film straniero ai Golden Globe.
Un altro capolavoro, premiato con l’Oscar, dedicato alla Sicilia e alla sua magia. Nuovo Cinema Paradiso ha reso famoso in tutto il mondo Giuseppe Tornatore e ha portato lontano i profumi e i sapori di questa terra così unica. Una storia piena di poesia, in cui i vini Corvo sono sempre presenti.
Il giorno della civetta, un classico del cinema tratto da uno dei romanzi più celebri del novecento e diretto da Damiano Damiani nel 1968 è un film di denuncia e un noir avvincente. Un grande affresco della Sicilia anni sessanta di cui i vini Corvo rappresentano un tassello essenziale.
Uno dei film più esilaranti del premio Oscar Roberto Benigni che qui si ritrova, per una serie di improbabili casi del destino, a vestire i panni di un pericoloso criminale siciliano, sulla cui tavola il vino Corvo non può assolutamente mancare!
Un film nato con leggerezza ma destinato a diventare un vero è proprio cult per tutti gli appassionati della commedia leggera anni settanta. Le avventure di un gruppo di scalcagnati scommettitori ormai entrati nell’immaginario collettivo e che ovviamente bevono Corvo!
Film diretto dal pluripremiato regista francese Luc Besson, questa pellicola dedicata al mare trova una delle sue ambientazioni più belle lungo le coste assolate della Sicilia. Luce, mare trasparente e vini Corvo sulla tavola…
Spensierato e divertente il film del regista Nando Cicero, L’ Insegnante fa parte della storia della commedia erotica del cinema italiano anni settanta. Donne affascinanti, passione carnale e desiderio di godere del meglio della vita, come un bicchiere di vino Corvo!
Un film importante con cui Ricky Tognazzi racconta la difficile vita dei giudici coraggiosi, come Giovanni Falcone e Paolo Borsellino, che lottano tutti i giorni contro Cosa Nostra. Lo spaccato di un’Italia che combatte e sullo sfondo la magnificenza della Sicilia con le sue eccellenze, come Corvo, e le sue contraddizioni.
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Giuseppe Alliata, Prince of Villafranca, Prince of the Sacred Roman Empire, Grandee of Spain and Duke of Salaparuta, a passionate connoisseur of good wine, decides to produce a delicate, elegant, “french style” wine, from the grapes of his own estate located in Casteldaccia. The company’s first wines are born and are an absolute innovation compared to the island’s production at that time.
Corvo Bianco and Corvo Rosso are born.
Giuseppe Alliata, Prince of Villafranca, Prince of the Sacred Roman Empire, Grandee of Spain and Duke of Salaparuta, a passionate connoisseur of good wine, decides to produce a delicate, elegant, “french style” wine, from the grapes of his own estate located in Casteldaccia. The company’s first wines are born and are an absolute innovation compared to the island’s production at that time.
Corvo Bianco and Corvo Rosso are born.
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Edoardo Alliata, Duke of Salaparuta, builds the Cantine di Casteldaccia and imports Mabille wine presses from France that allow to draw only the first pressed must. Corvo Prima Goccia is born.
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Phylloxera causes heavy financial losses across Europe. Duke Eduardo acquires American cuttings in France and prepares the land for the arrival of the parassite. Years later, while the vineyards throughout Italy are destroyed by the Phylloxera, Corvo’s countryside is covered with healthy vineyards.
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Corvo production reaches one hundred thousand bottles that are sold in Sicily,Italy, USA, South America and Australia.
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On the 15th of July Edoardo Alliata registers Corvo as a trademark following the wines’ commercial success and to protect the growing label from imitators.
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The interest of the Alliata family for Casteldaccia and its wines, is reached with Duke Enrico who followed the product diversification started by his grandfather Edoardo continuously adding new products and labels. Excellent winemaking capability, international studies, and sensibility made Duke Enrico a master of modern Italian winemaking.
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Duke Enrico, thanks to Corvo wine, receives numerous awards from Italy and America.
His innovative vision, the excellent work both in the vineyards and winery and the new more accessible wines are the key factors for the large number of awards.
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Duke Enrico takes his company to new levels of recognition.
A man known for his innovative vision, Duke Enrico publishes one of the first books on vegetarian cuisine and creates a new line of wine labels.
Thanks to Duke Enrico’s work the company is recognised with 72 diplomas, 64 medals, and exclusive contracts with Real Casa, Embassies, and the authorisation from the Holy See to celebrate Mass with Corvo wine.
Duke Enrico takes his company to new levels of recognition.
A man known for his innovative vision, Duke Enrico publishes one of the first books on vegetarian cuisine and creates a new line of wine labels.
Thanks to Duke Enrico’s work the company is recognised with 72 diplomas, 64 medals, and exclusive contracts with Real Casa, Embassies, and the authorisation from the Holy See to celebrate Mass with Corvo wine.
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Topazia Alliata is the last family member to run the company. The daughter of Duke Enrico di Salaparuta, married to Fosco Maraini and mother of Italian writer Dacia Maraini. Topazia Alliata, known for her strong and independent character, will run the family business with passion and strength.
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Colomba Platino, one of the great Sicilian white wines, is born.
Its creation is the result of Topazia Alliata’s work and her following in her father’s teachings and steps coupled with a desire to create a superior white wine, delicate and elegant, for pairing exclusively with shellfish, seafood and lobster. Over fifty years later, this Insolia-made wine still retains the unique profile and charm of a forever class white wine.
Colomba Platino, one of the great Sicilian white wines, is born.
Its creation is the result of Topazia Alliata’s work and her following in her father’s teachings and steps coupled with a desire to create a superior white wine, delicate and elegant, for pairing exclusively with shellfish, seafood and lobster. Over fifty years later, this Insolia-made wine still retains the unique profile and charm of a forever class white wine.
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Topazia, last of the Alliata family to run the business, hands it over to SOFIS – Regional Organisation for Industrial Development and Promotion. SOFIS – later ESPI, Organisation for Industrial Development and Production – restructures the managerial organisation, increases production and brings the company to be considered one of the best in its industry by the beginning of the 1980s.
Topazia, last of the Alliata family to run the business, hands it over to SOFIS – Regional Organisation for Industrial Development and Promotion. SOFIS – later ESPI, Organisation for Industrial Development and Production – restructures the managerial organisation, increases production and brings the company to be considered one of the best in its industry by the beginning of the 1980s.
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The Region of Sicily begins its restructuring phase; in a few years regional production grows from 150.000 to 715.000 units. The national sales network is also restructured increasing export sales by 83%.
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Corvo Rosa is launched on the market.
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Duca di Salaparuta production reaches seven million bottles following a restructuring of company operation. The bottling lines are substituted with a new and completely automated plant.
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Duca di Salaparuta exports almost 40% of its total production abroad. The main markets are the United States of America, Germany and England.
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Bianca di Valguarnera is born through careful study and research. A number of white wines made from Insolia grapes and ripened in vineyards on the hills of Salemi are selected for their structure, elegance and persistence.
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Corvo introduces Corvo Novello on the market.
Morsi di Luce is launched by Florio as the first fortified muscat wine in Sicily. Made from Zibibbo di Pantelleria grapes and aged in small durmast barrels, Morsi di Luce is a shining golden fortified wine with topaz accents, round and soft to the taste with distinctive flavours of acacia honey, citron peel, elderberries and sage.
Corvo introduces Corvo Novello on the market.
Morsi di Luce is launched by Florio as the first fortified muscat wine in Sicily. Made from Zibibbo di Pantelleria grapes and aged in small durmast barrels, Morsi di Luce is a shining golden fortified wine with topaz accents, round and soft to the taste with distinctive flavours of acacia honey, citron peel, elderberries and sage.
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The company’s product portfolio grows and diversifies.
Corvo produces three distinct lines “linea classica” (Corvo Bianco, Corvo Rosso, Corvo Rosato and Novello), “linea moderna” (Colomba Platino, Terra d’Agala) and “linea riserve” (Duca Enrico e Bianca di Valguarnera.) During this period of time Corvo also acquires the wineries at Aspra, amongst the first in Italy equipped with an advanced system for temperature monitoring and control.
The company’s product portfolio grows and diversifies.
Corvo produces three distinct lines “linea classica” (Corvo Bianco, Corvo Rosso, Corvo Rosato and Novello), “linea moderna” (Colomba Platino, Terra d’Agala) and “linea riserve” (Duca Enrico e Bianca di Valguarnera.) During this period of time Corvo also acquires the wineries at Aspra, amongst the first in Italy equipped with an advanced system for temperature monitoring and control.
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Corvo launches Corvo Glicine, one of the winery’s most successful products.
Corvo Glicine is an extremely pleasant wine characterised by a rich and intense bouquet of unmistakable fragrances. A fresh and well balanced product, Corvo Glicine is the result of careful and balanced winemaking with quality and innovative grapes – an enjoyable drinking experience for those that don’t want to give up on quality.
Corvo launches Corvo Glicine, one of the winery’s most successful products.
Corvo Glicine is an extremely pleasant wine characterised by a rich and intense bouquet of unmistakable fragrances. A fresh and well balanced product, Corvo Glicine is the result of careful and balanced winemaking with quality and innovative grapes – an enjoyable drinking experience for those that don’t want to give up on quality.
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In May 2001 Illva Saronno Holding S.p.A., an international company with a rich portfolio of Spirits and Food brands, acquires Azienda di Casteldaccia through its subsidiary, Florio.
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Azienda Casa Vinicola Duca di Saparuta S.p.A and S.A.V.I. Florio & C. S.p.A. merge and are known as Duca di Salaparuta S.p.A.
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The wineries at Aspra are restructured and equipped with cutting edge technology for the optimal treatment of grapes. The new technology allows to maintain intact the rich wealth of fragrances and taste profiles from the different grapes and guarantees a constant control in each winemaking phase.
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The refining wineries at Casteldaccia are expanded and diversified to guarantee the utmost level of quality for the refinement of Duca di Salaparuta and Corvo precious red wines.
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Duca di Salaparuta launches the Calanìca label made up of two wines profoundly tied to their territory. Only the best grapes from historically vocated vineyards are used in Calanìca’s vinification for two great wines that perfectly blend one autochthonous and one international grape. These wines are characterised by a modern style that is pleasant, elegant and well structured while recalling their origins and terroir.
Duca di Salaparuta launches the Calanìca label made up of two wines profoundly tied to their territory. Only the best grapes from historically vocated vineyards are used in Calanìca’s vinification for two great wines that perfectly blend one autochthonous and one international grape. These wines are characterised by a modern style that is pleasant, elegant and well structured while recalling their origins and terroir.
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Duca di Salaparuta adds to its Tenute line with Nawàri and Triskelè. The former is a Pinot Noir from the Etna Vajasindi estate. The latter, a historical wine for the company, is now made at the Suor Marchesa estate. The Calànica brand line is also completed.
The Corvo brand launches Irmàna, a new line for off-premise distribution and confirms the success of the Glicine line with Glicine Rosso. Glicine Bianco was launched in 1994.
The Florio winery bottles a marsala reserve from 1994 celebrating the advertising from the ‘20s and ‘30s and winning important packaging awards for its labels.
Duca di Salaparuta adds to its Tenute line with Nawàri and Triskelè. The former is a Pinot Noir from the Etna Vajasindi estate. The latter, a historical wine for the company, is now made at the Suor Marchesa estate. The Calànica brand line is also completed.
The Corvo brand launches Irmàna, a new line for off-premise distribution and confirms the success of the Glicine line with Glicine Rosso. Glicine Bianco was launched in 1994.
The Florio winery bottles a marsala reserve from 1994 celebrating the advertising from the ‘20s and ‘30s and winning important packaging awards for its labels.
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Corvo expands its Irmàna line with “Corvo Irmàna Fiore”, a white fruity and fragrant wine,
and presents the new Duetto line of wines.
Duca di Salaparuta launches two fresh and elegant wines, Star and Moon, dedicated to those who love living the nightlife. Star & Moon, with their trendy and contemporary soul, are set to become the new protagonists in the most glamorous city night lives.
Florio’s versatile world is further enriched by an absolutely special product, Spumante Dolce Florio. An aromatic experience with a flourish of mediterranean flavours and citrus nuances, Florio is characterised by a cheerful and elegant image.
Corvo expands its Irmàna line with “Corvo Irmàna Fiore”, a white fruity and fragrant wine,
and presents the new Duetto line of wines.
Duca di Salaparuta launches two fresh and elegant wines, Star and Moon, dedicated to those who love living the nightlife. Star & Moon, with their trendy and contemporary soul, are set to become the new protagonists in the most glamorous city night lives.
Florio’s versatile world is further enriched by an absolutely special product, Spumante Dolce Florio. An aromatic experience with a flourish of mediterranean flavours and citrus nuances, Florio is characterised by a cheerful and elegant image.
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In 2018, Corvo - a classic with a contemporary soul - has looked around to grasp the new needs of wine lovers and, having studied them, adapts itself accordingly. A renewed graphic layout, a larger amount of specific data on the label, and new more distinctive names: CorvoBianco, CorvoRosso and CorvoRosa. But the change is not only in form, the wine too changes, becoming fresher and more pleasant, still suitable for classic consumption but also perfect as an aperitif wine shared with friends in moments of relaxation and enjoyment.
In 2018, Corvo - a classic with a contemporary soul - has looked around to grasp the new needs of wine lovers and, having studied them, adapts itself accordingly. A renewed graphic layout, a larger amount of specific data on the label, and new more distinctive names: CorvoBianco, CorvoRosso and CorvoRosa. But the change is not only in form, the wine too changes, becoming fresher and more pleasant, still suitable for classic consumption but also perfect as an aperitif wine shared with friends in moments of relaxation and enjoyment.