Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nero Davola
Nero Davola100%
Classification IGP
Region Sicily
Soil Red soil, Medium consistency; formed of sub-apennine sands of pliocene origin, Of limestone-siliceous nature, Interwoven with compact layers of fresh clay and siliceous sand.
Elevation 230.0 meters
Harvest Dates End of September, first days of October
Sites Bastonaca, Vittoria (RG), South-East Sicily
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Slavonian barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Organic farming. Head-trained vines, 8,000 vines/hectare. Spontaneous fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts. Aging in Slavonian barrels and bottle.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
S.P. 3 Acate-Chiaramonte, Km. 14,300, 97019 Vittoria (RG), Italy
Phone
+39 0932 876145
Email
Owner
Giambattista Cilia; Cirino Strano; Giusto Occhipinti