Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Zibibbo
Zibibbo100%
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Red soil, Medium consistency; formed of sub-apennine sands of pliocene origin, Of limestone-siliceous nature.
Elevation 12.0 meters
Harvest Dates Start of September
Sites Marsala, West Sicily
Vine Age 21 years
Fermentation Vessels Terracotta Amphorae
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Spur-cordon training (40 cm), 5,000 vines/hectare. Spontaneous fermentation in terracotta amphorae on the skins with indigenous yeasts. Aging in amphora and bottle.
Producer Information
Website
Address
S.P. 3 Acate-Chiaramonte, Km. 14,300, 97019 Vittoria (RG), Italy
Phone
+39 0932 876145
Email
Owner
Giambattista Cilia; Cirino Strano; Giusto Occhipinti