An ancient and noble variety cultivated on a few hectares in the environs of Messina, on the shores of the Mediterranean and sharing its history. At Capo Milazzo La Baronia is a splendidly spectacular vineyard, cultivated according to the criteria of sustainability and organicity, surrounded by the sea and by very old olive trees, with five of the seven Aeolian islands on the horizon. A blue-red wine with aromas of Mediterranean macchia, myrtle and garrigue. The Barone Lucifero Foundation owns the land and benefits from part of the income deriving from the wine sales, thus financing the socio-cultural and welfare activities for local children which take place at La Baronia.
Sostain
Organic wine
Nocera
Sostain
Organic wine
denomination
Sicilia D.O.C.
Variety
100% Nocera
Location
Milazzo (ME)
Vineyard
La Baronia
First vintage
2015
Details
TYPE OF SOIL
Soils of alluvial origin; they are loose, dark, deep and have a structure containing moderate amounts of granite, generally very silty, and with a 50-60cm mix of volcanic ash blown here from Etna by the wind.
ALTITUDE
40 metres above sea level.
TRAINING SYSTEM
Espalier with a cordon spur pruning system.
METHOD OF CULTIVATION
According to the criteria of organic agriculture and SOStain® protocols; ground cover of barley, vetch, oats and wild flowers to increase organic material and nitrogen content, enhancing the strength of the soil’s microfauna; plant health is protected with small quantities of sulphur and copper; phytophages are attacked with useful insects, sexual confusion and applications of natural restoratives such as zeolite, kaolin and vegetable extracts.
Tasting Notes
Intense and deep ruby reflections. On the nose it is original and different from others; white pepper, geranium and summer fruit, prunes and ripe Noto figs. It is mellow and soft in the mouth, a typical characteristic of this ancient and undiscovered Sicilian variety. The vines are still young as is the processing of the wine, which however remains completely unaltered from the original.
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