Description
APPELLATION OF ORIGIN: Sicilia DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin).
TYPE OF WINE: Red.
MUNICIPALITY OF PRODUCTION: Licodia Eubea (CT).
VARIETY: 100% Nero d’Avola.
PLANTING YEAR: 1995.
YIELD PER HECTARE: 80 quintals.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Espalier in integrated pest management regime.
PLANT DENSITY: 4000/5000 plants per hectare.
HARVEST PERIOD: Second / Third Decade of September.
VINIFICATION: In red with maceration of the skins.
FERMENTATION TANKS: Stainless steel 150 hl.
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 25 ° / 28 ° C.
MATURATION PERIOD: In barriques for 12 months.
BOTTLING PERIOD: First decade of March.
DURATION OF ACERATION: 12 -45 days on the skins.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5% vol.
AGING CAPACITY: 6-8 years.