About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The Nero d'Avola grapes are selected and grown in Contrada Birgi, Marsala, at around 20 metres above sea level. The vineyards have a favourable exposure and mainly clay-loam soils.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand, usually during the middle ten days of September. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts, followed by 8 days of maceration. The juice is then gently pressed away from the skins and pulp.
Ageing
The wine matures for 11 months in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting profile
The wine shows garnet reflections.
Label / history
The name comes from a story of two Sicilian "acidduzzi" (birds) in love. Guancianera was a white bird with a small black mark on his cheek. He spent his days with Guanciabianca, a black bird with white cheeks. The story belongs to a long-forgotten time, and its ending is unknown.
