Soil type
Clayey, moderate limestone content
Elevation
200-350 metres above sea level
Grapes
Merlot, Nero d’Avola
Training system
Spurred cordon
Planting density
About 3,500-5,000 vines per hectare
Harvest period
First half of September
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Serving temperature
16-18 °C
Recommended glass
Broad-bowled, narrowing towards the rim