Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from approximately 5.7 ha of vines planted in 1998. The vineyards lie at 150–350 m above sea level, face south-southeast and have predominantly sandy soils. Planting density is 4,800 vines per hectare.
Grapes
The blend consists mainly of Catarratto, a variety widely grown in Sicily, with a small proportion of other native white varieties.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand from late August to the first days of September. After selection, they are gently pressed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks at 16–18 °C for 15–20 days.
Ageing
The wine matures in stainless-steel tanks for six months, followed by approximately one month in bottle.
Label / history
Carta d’Oro means “Golden Paper” in Italian and symbolizes abundance.
