Melgab International CC

Sicily is blessed with all the natural elements necessary, including wind and sun, that the winegrower depends upon for the production of quality grapes.

Casa Vinicola^? Firriato, located in the heart of the region^? with the highest concentration^? of vines throughout the entire of Italy, was founded in the mid 80's. The strength of this company lies in its youth: producers, Salvatore and Vinzia Di Gaetano, epitomise its entrepreneurial spirit with tenacity and determination.

They believe that they are blessed with one of the most suitable territories in the world for wine growing and can therefore look with confidence at the challenge of producing wines of exceptional quality.

100% Nero^? D'Avola.

Territory of Trapani - Guarini Estate^? 250-400 mt. a.s.l.
Soil composition: Medium mixture with a clayey tendency.
Training system: Cordon^? trained, spur pruned / Guyot^?
No. Vines per hectare^?: 5.000 / 5.500
Yield^? per hectare: 7.800 kg.

Harvest: Hand-picked around 20th Sep - 10th Oct
Fermentation^? temperature: 26°- 28°C
Traditional vinification^? in refrigerated fermenters; partial maturation^? in barriques for 7 months.
Period of fermentation: 12 days.

Part of the wine is matured in barriques for 7 months.

Chiaramonte Nero^? D'Avola embodies Sicily's most important native grape variety^? - from its intense^? purple colour to its unmistakable character. Made from 100% Nero d'Avola, the nose^? is a rush of black fruits^? and spices - the palate^? is extraordinarily round^? and complete, with a completely natural and effortless balance^? of tannin^? and acidity^?, structure^? and length^?.

14% volume alcohol^?.

Ideal accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat^?, game and flavoursome medium-aged cheese.

Serving temperature: 16 - 18°C.

Please don't hesitate to contact us for this or any other of your wine requirements.