Winery: Gulfi
Region: Sicilia (Sicily)
Locale: Chiaramonte Gulfi (Sicilia) Italy
Appellation: Sicilia
Designation: IGT

 Site: VIGNA COSTE nearby Vigna Campo in the Canzeria Valley, with his 4 hectars is Gulfi’s widest vineyard in the commune of Chiaramonte Gulfi. Average altitude is 420 meters above sea level, slopes’ exposure is east-west, with a slight inclination. The climate is tempered, with mild winters and dry summers, favouring a healthy ripening of the grapes. The vineyard is trained with the bilateral spurred cordon, density is 8.900 vines per hectar, and yelds are lower than 85 q/ha.

Grapes: “Calavirisi” (Nero d'Avola) cultivated 100% by alberello (7000 vines per hectare).

Fermentation and Aging: Grapes are harvested in the second half of September and vinified into red with a long maceration with the skins. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine is decanted into small 225 and 500 liter barrels where it is left to age for at least a year. The wine is aged in bottles for several months

Notes: Ruby red in color with deep violet reflections. The aroma is ethereal, intense - characteristic of red fruit with a hint of vanilla. This is an elegant wine with a harmonious, lingering finish.

Vintage: 2009