Growing Conditions

TYPE OF SOIL: of alluvial origin, the soils are loose, dark, deep and with little structure, generally rich in small areas of lime.
ALTITUDE: 30 metres above sea level.
YIELD PER HECTARE: 65 quintals.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon and supported alborello.
PLANTING DENSITY: 5,000 vines per hectare.

Nose

On the nose the wine is original and different from others; white pepper, geranium and summer fruits, plums and ripe Noto figs.

Palate

On the palate it is soft and persuasive, the typical style of this ancient Sicilian grape variety and definitely to be experienced. The vines are still young and so also the structure of the wine, which however remains utterly original.

Appearance

Deep and intense ruby red reflections.

Food Pairing

Perfectly matched with any grilled meat.

Aging

To drink at once or to mature up to 5/7 years.

Harvest

18th September.

Bottling

BOTTLING PERIOD: July

Ratings & Awards

93/100

JamesSuckling.com

James Suckling


91/100

Wine Enthusiast

Kerin O'Keefe


90/100

Falstaff

Othmar Kiem