The vines are cultivates in “alberello” style. Alberello means "small tree". This is a local tradition to grow the vines in tree style, which offers uniform exposition to the strong Sicilian sun.
Grape: 90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio
Vine age: 130 to 140 years old, ungrafted, pre-phylloxera
Altitude: 770 m
Contrada: Monte Gorna, SE slope
Production: 1,900 bottles