About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Fossa di Lupo is a historic contrada and has been central to Arianna Occhipinti’s work since 2004. The alberello-trained vineyard has a planting layout characteristic of the Vittoria area and faces northeast toward the Monti Iblei. It lies at 214 m above sea level. The soil has a 25 cm surface layer of brown earth mixed with limestone over compact bedrock. The vines average 20 years of age and are planted at 6,500 vines per hectare. Farming is biodynamic and certified organic, without chemical intervention.
Grapes
Frappato.
Vinification
Harvest occurs during the first ten days of October. Fermentation takes place in cement tanks with indigenous yeasts, with 20 days of maceration on the skins.
Tasting profile
The contrada generally produces fruit-driven yet austere wines with good acidity.
