Production area: C.da Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro, Mount Etna.
Exposition: north.
Soil: volcanic sand and rocks.
Grapes: Carricante 70% - Catarratto 30%.
Training system: bush-training with chestnut poles.
Up to 30 years old vines.
Plantation density: on average 7000 vines/Ha.
Average yield: 50 quintals.
Harvest: manual, end of September.
Vinification: soft pressing and fermentation in stainless
steel tanks with indigenous yeasts.
Ageing: 4 months in stainless steel tanks in contact with
the fine lees and 2 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Medium straw yellow colour with a fragrant bouquet rich of citrus fruit and mineral notes, with hints of Mediterranean herbs. It is vibrant, fresh and sapid on the palate.
Awards
James Suckling
90 PT
Kerin O"Keefe
92 PT
Decanter
91 PT
Wine Enthusiast
91 PT
Kerin O"Keefe
91 PT
Vitae
Three Grapes
I Vini di Veronelli
Tre Stelle Oro
Wine Enthusiast
92 PT
Robert Parker
90 PT
Falstaff
90 PT
