Feudo di Mezzo's district
The area clearly stands out in the company’s production panorama, due to its vocation for the production of red wines of notable longevity. Located north/northwest of the volcano at a height of 600–650 meters above sea level, the basaltic soils belong to the ancient Mongibello era. Shallow soils with optimal vegetative/productive conditions with an average supply of mineral elements. In this district the topoclimate is characterized by greater ventilation from the North-West / West mainly by dry winds. The varieties bred are traditional ones, namely Nerello Mascalese and Carricante.
Area
South-West of Passopisciaro
ALTIMETERY
600 - 650 mt s.l.m.
EXPOSURE
North - North East
The district in detail
Area: South-West of Passopisciaro
Exposure: North - North East
Altitude: 600 - 650 meters above sea level.
Average age of the vineyard: up to 25 years
Training system: Counter-espalier
Specific Agronomic Practices: Defoliation
Grape harvest period: Second decade of October
Grape Profile: The grapes have a strong acidic profile and well-lignified seeds
Germplasm: Monovarietal population
Propagation type: Pre-grafted material.
Average age of the vineyard: up to 25 years
Training system: Counter-espalier
Specific Agronomic Practices: Piling of shoots
Grape harvest period: First ten days of October
Grape Profile: The grapes have strong acidity and a good sugar content.
Germplasm: Monovarietal population
Type of propagation: Pre-grafted genetic material
Volcanological Phase: Ancient Mongibello
Geological Aspects: Colluvial area with clay fraction due to the proximity to the Alcantara river
Macroclimatic Characteristics: Sub-humid, characterized by greater ventilation from the North West - West, dry winds
Microclimatic Characteristics: Temperature ranges of 15°C
*data from the company's meteorological detection system.
French classification: Andisuoli
Soil taxonomy classification: Shallow soils with optimal vegetative/productive conditions.
Mineral composition: Soils with medium supply of mineral elements
