Winery: Gulfi
Region: Sicilia (Sicily)
Locale: Chiaramonte Gulfi (Sicilia) Italy
Appellation: Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Designation: DOCG

Site: VIGNA STIDDA is in the commune of Chiaramonte Gulfi (Ragusa), in South-East Sicily. It is about 1 hectar in the Canzeria Valley, at an altitude of 420 meters above sea level. Slopes’ exposure is west, inclination is 3%. The climate is tempered, mediterranean, with releavant day-night temperature swing. Soil is a mixture of limestone and clays. The vineyard is hightrained, density is 8.300 vines per hectar, and yelds are lower than 50 q/ha. The whole of these grapes are destined to produce our Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G.

Grapes: Frappato, “Calarvisi” (Nero d'Avola)

Fermentation and Aging: The grapes harvested in the first half of October, are vinified into red with brief maceration at a controlled temperature.

Notes: Cherry red color with violet reflections and the aroma of cherry and peach. This wine is balanced, salty and refreshing.

Vintage: 2010