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WhiteAlcamoDOC

Calaventana Alcamo DOC

by Firriato · Sicily, Italy

AppellationAlcamoDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesCatarratto
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthMedium
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at12–14 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FirriatoSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in northwestern Sicily, in the province of Trapani near Alcamo. The vines grow at 350–400 m above sea level on medium-density clay soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in mid-September. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 20–25 days at 16–18 °C.

Tasting profile

Delicate and elegant, with a classic character.