Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Frappato Di Vittoria
Frappato Di Vittoria100%
Classification Metodo Classico
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Red soil, Medium consistency; formed of sub-apennine sands of pliocene origin.
Elevation 230.0 meters
Harvest Dates First days of September
Sites Vittoria (RG), South-Eastern Sicily
Fermentation Vessels Terracotta Amphorae
Pressing Method Direct Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 20 months
Production Details Organic farming. Guyot training, 5,000 vines/hectare. Direct press followed by spontaneous fermentation in terracotta amphorae. Aging in concrete tanks. For second fermentation, no addition of sugar or yeast, using fresh must from the following vintage. Prise de mousse of 20 months on yeast with zero dosage.
Individual Vintages
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