1997 - 17 hectares
The vineyards of Dorilli and Mogli, wholly cultivated with Nero d’Avola and Frappato, extend for 34 hectares over these areas of fine, light red sand, which leave their unmistakable mark on the aromatic profile of Cerasuolo.
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The principal characteristic of this land is the appearance of its red sand; the name of Cerasuolo derives from it, evoking the ‘cerasa’, cherry in Sicilian. Here, between the plateau and the sea, where the summer temperatures are very high and the rainfall very low, the vines are interwoven with the ecosystem of the Mediterranean macchia.
1997 - 17 hectares
The vineyards of Dorilli and Mogli, wholly cultivated with Nero d’Avola and Frappato, extend for 34 hectares over these areas of fine, light red sand, which leave their unmistakable mark on the aromatic profile of Cerasuolo.
Training system: espalier, spurred cordon
Planting density: 4.500 vines per hectare
Following the strict regulations of the DOCG, which require a Nero d’Avola content of at least 50%, we have reserved the greater part of the Dorilli and Mogli vineyards for that grape. Such special soils confer unique characteristics, thanks to which great structure is contributed to the blend which makes up Cerasuolo.
Training system: espalier, spurred cordon
Planting density: 4.500 vines per hectare
Frappato is one of the rarest, most interesting and exclusive Sicilian vines, typical of the Vittoria area which has always been indispensable to the blend making up Cerasuolo. Originating in this area, it is best expressed through the red sand of Vittoria.
1997 - 20 hectares
The vineyards of Dorilli and Mogli, wholly cultivated with Nero d’Avola and Frappato, extend for 34 hectares over these areas of fine, light red sand, which leave their unmistakable mark on the aromatic profile of Cerasuolo.
Training system: espalier, spurred cordon
Planting density: 4,500 vines per hectare
Following the strict regulations of the DOCG, which require a Nero d’Avola content of at least 50%, we have reserved the greater part of the Dorilli and Mogli vineyards for that grape. Such special soils confer unique characteristics, thanks to which great structure is contributed to the blend which makes up Cerasuolo.
Training system: espalier, spurred cordon
Planting density: 4,500 vines per hectare
Frappato is one of the rarest, most interesting and exclusive Sicilian vines, typical of the Vittoria area which has always been indispensable to the blend making up Cerasuolo. Originating in this area, it is best expressed through the red sand of Vittoria.
Respecting the historic identity of the estate, we have rebuilt the winery – always the pulsing heart of the farmhouse – while maintaining the architectural profile of the early 1900’s.
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