Hauner Winery
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Location: Isole Eolie, Messina. Sicily, Italy.
Hauner winery was founded by Carlo Hauner Sr. in 1968 on the Island of Salina in the Aeolian Islands. Today the owner is Carlo Hauner Jr. The winery currently has 49 acres of land under vine.
Points of Differentiation
- The island of Salina is part of the World Heritage list
- The winery continues the ancient practice of drying grapes on mats to make Malvasia wine
- Located on mineral-rich volcanic soil
- The vineyards are close to the sea
The History
Carlo Hauner, Sr. began traveling the world as a painter in the late 1940s. He lived in Brazil for a few years, but eventually returned to Italy and spent his holiday in the Aeolian Islands. It was there that Hauner fell in love with the beautiful scenery. He was also captivated by the ancient practice employed to dry Malvasia grapes where the grapes are allowed to dry for a couple of weeks on outdoor racks during the day and are taken in at sunset.
Hauner eventually purchased 49 acres of land to replant the vineyard terraces overhanging the sea, suspended between the dark volcanic soil and dazzling Tyrrhenian waters. He buried himself in research on Malvasia delle Lipari, reading ancient and modern texts, listening to local experts and eventually became an expert himself. He brought a fresh perspective, creativity, and intuition to the art of Malvasia.
In February 1996, Carlo Hauner, Sr. passed away and his son, Carlo Hauner, Jr., who is flanked by general manager Gianfranco Sabbatino took over the winery, and have worked together, carrying the winery from previous success to future success.
The Terroir
The island of Salina is included on the World Heritage list. It is composed of six volcanos. Of these six volcanos, only the Monte Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri are discernible to the naked eye. As a result of the numerous eruptions that have happened here, the soil is incredibly fertile and produces wines with vibrant aromas and strong notes of minerality.
- Winery Fast Facts
- Vineyard surface: 49 acres (20 hectares)
- Owner: Carlo Hauner, Jr.
- Winemaker: Carlo Hauner, Jr.
- Established: 1968
- Location: Isole Eolie
- Province: Messina
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“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
“At Hauner we believe that, given the amazing soils, unique landscapes, and fantastic grapes of the Aeolian Islands, we are honor-bound to create wines worthy of such fruit.”
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