Description

100% Carricante, a native Sicilian grape variety, trained in espalier at 600/750m asl, at a density of 6500 plants per hectare and yield of 65 hectoliters per hectare. The average age of the vines is 15 years, manual harvest into cases in the f irst 10 days of October.

Vinification

Light pneumatic pressing, static decanting and racking. Fermentation between 18°-20°C, period in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees for 4 months followed by aging in the bottle.

•  93 James Suckling    This has aromas of grilled pineapple, papaya and chamomile with some distinct smoky and ashy undertones. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Flavorful, with a fantastic flinty and smoky character.