For more than 350 years, the Sergio family has tended their land in Pachino, at Sicily’s southeastern edge. Today, that responsibility, and opportunity, rests with sisters Angela and Luigia Sergio, who are guiding the estate into a new era while remaining deeply rooted in the values that have shaped their family for generations.
Their approach is simple: respect the land, move at nature’s pace, and let the wines speak honestly of where they come from.
Returning Home
Although Barone Sergio’s winemaking history spans six generations, neither sister initially planned to enter the family business. Luigia built a career at a fashion agency in Milan, while Angela pursued law. But during the pandemic, a moment of reconnection changed everything. “My family sent me a bottle of our new sparkling Moscato,” Luigia recalls, “and when I opened it, it instantly transported me home.”
She returned to Sicily to join Angela, and together they began reimagining the winery, blending fresh perspective with deep family tradition. Their different professional backgrounds now shape a modern vision rooted in storytelling, authenticity, and connection.
Women Leading with Perspective
Taking over a historic estate came with a learning curve. “I often felt like I was interning at my own company,” Luigia says. “I wanted to understand every part of the business — from vineyard work to winemaking.”
Today, their roles reflect both their strengths and their shared leadership. Luigia works closely in the vineyards, while Angela focuses on the business and market development. Every decision, however, is collaborative.
Their goal is not simply to be recognized as women in wine, but as passionate stewards of their land. “My hope,” Luigia says, “is that we stop talking about ‘women in wine’ and just talk about people in wine.”
Wines That Tell the Truth
At Barone Sergio, quality begins in the vineyard. The family farms sustainably and without chemical treatments, guided by the belief that great wine is grown, not made.
“Our grapes are like us — they don’t know how to lie.”
The vineyards sit at the 36th parallel, the same latitude as Tunis, at the southernmost frontier of Italy between the Mediterranean and Ionian Seas. At just 70 meters above sea level, the area’s medium-textured soils are rich in limestone, contributing both structure and aromatic clarity to the wines.
The light here is intense, more similar to North Africa than mainland Europe, encouraging strong photosynthesis and full, even ripening.
Working with winemaker Emiliano Falsini, the estate focuses on varieties that reflect the character of Pachino, including Nero d’Avola, Grillo, and Moscato. They have also revived Lucignola, a rare relic variety that had nearly disappeared. Their commitment to this forgotten grape reflects the family’s broader philosophy: honoring the past while building the future.
A Living Cultural Space
Barone Sergio’s sense of expression extends beyond the vineyard. Inspired by street art and contemporary mural culture, the sisters have transformed the winery into a rotating gallery. Each label features work by a different artist, giving emerging creatives an international platform as the wines travel abroad. The result is a visual identity that mirrors the wines themselves.
Rooted, Honest, Forward
If three centuries of farming have taught the Sergio family anything, it’s the importance of staying grounded in core values: simplicity, respect, courage, sharing, and love for what is good and beautiful.
Under Angela and Luigia’s leadership, Barone Sergio represents a compelling intersection of heritage and momentum, a historic Sicilian estate moving forward with clarity, authenticity, and purpose.
At Dialect Imports, we’re proud to share their story, and their honest expression of Pachino, with the U.S. market.
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