Growing Conditions

Winery: Zisola, Noto, Sicilia

- Vineyards location: 130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure
- Soil: Medium texture, calcareous and mineral
- Training system: Head-pruned bush vines
- Nr. of vines per hectare: 5.500 plants

Winter was characterized by few relevant rainfalls and temperature slightly above the season’s average. Intense rainfalls started in spring followed by an instable season that lasted until August resulting in a colder summer compared to the last three years. This situation provided an optimal conditions of ripeness for the grapes. The harvest overall, presented grapes with great levels of color, acidity and PH providing harmonious, structured and complex wines.
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 72mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4,409°C
Evaluation: Very good

Harvest

Hand picked from September 2nd

Bottling

February 2017

Winemaking

- Fermentation temperature: 27 °C
- Period of maceration: 15 days

Aging

16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 50% new)