Vineyards
Terrazze Sopra Pino, Bosco
Vine variety
Catarratto, Grillo
Production zone
Moreri, Patti, Messina
Exposition
hillside facing the sea
Climate
dry and well ventilated
Soil type
Flysch with alternating clay and arena sand
Height
100 metres above sea level
Form of cultivation
espalier and spurred cordon
Density per hectare
5.400 plants
Harvest time
first decade of September
Harvest
manual in crates
Grape yield per hectare
60-70 per 100kg
Vinification
selection of bunches ,soft pressing with low yield about 60% free run must
Fermentation
in stainless steel tanks at the controlled temperature of 16-17 °C
Maturation
on the lees in stainless steel tanks for about 5 months at a temperature of 14°C with the technique of batonnage which increases the variety of aromas
Perfecting
in bottles for 3 months
Alcohol Content
12.5% by volume
Bottles produced
4.000
