Grape varieties: Gaglioppo
Region: Calabria
Appellation: Ciró
Soils: Clay & sand
Vine age: 15 years
Farming:
Vinification: Grapes are de-stemmed, then macerate at 77F until the fermentation is completed. After harvest, the grapes are gently pressed to rein in the tannins then racked.
Aging: about a year in concrete tanks so there's no oak influence at all