| 氣候 |
Altitude: 900 m. a.s.l. Exposure: East. |
| 土地的組成 |
Milo, on the eastern side of Etna is the homeland for Carricante grapes, often lashed by strong rainfalls has the highest rain percentage around the whole island. The soil composition is complex with extreme pedo-climatic conditions, which if expertly supported are able to give unique wines for taste and longevity. The soil, made by centuries of the volcanic activity, has several layers of minerals and salts, pumice, lapilli, fine and light ash. This terroir, that has a subacid reaction, is particularly fertile and able to produce a very high total acidity. Here the Carricante finds its pure and typical expression. The unique conditions, in fact, allows to grow grapes at incredibly high altitudes, with a great late-ripening and aging potential. |
| 釀造 |
Fermentation and ageing for two years in stainless steel, then six months in tonneaux and two years in the bottle. Fermentation at a temperature between 25 and 28 °C. Maceration on the skins for 10-15 days. |
| 陳年 |
10 - 12 months in 5 hl French oak tonneaux, followed by 6 - 8 months in 35 hl French oak casks, final ageing in the bottle for a minimum of 4 years. |