Vigna di Paola
The island of Vulcano, to which Hephaestus, god of fire, bestowed both fertility and a unique microclimate. Vigna di Paola is located in the Gelso area in the south of the island. It is a wine that is characterized by a flavor profile which plays on the saline and sulfur notes native to this island, but also of flower and fruit typical of this variety. On the palate it is an explosion of flavor that persists until the final sip, a long-lasting taste.
VINEYARD
A vineyard overlooking the sea with southern exposure, divided into two zones “above” and “below” the road. The Malvasia delle Lipari vines planted here in 2006 are characterized by low productivity and therefore a good fruit concentration.
SOIL
A soil made of ash and fine, brown sands but also pumice, silicates, and metals.
Characteristics
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Details
Grape: Malvasia
Appellation: White Salina IGT
Production area: Tenuta Capofaro – Vulcano – Aeolian Islands – Sicily
Vineyard exposure: southeast
Planting year: 2006
Training system: spalliera
Pruning system: guyot
Vines per ha: 5,850 on average
Yield per ha: 35 ql
Harvest period: August 25th, 2023
Climate trends: fresh and rainy spring. Temperate and dry summer. The production is low but the health and quality of the Malvasia grapes is
excellent
Fermentation: in stainless steel
Fermentation temperature: 16°C
Duration of fermentation: 15 days
Malolactic fermentation: not carried out
Aging: 4 months in stainless steel on lees
Alcohol content: 12% Vol.
Wine analytical data: pH 3.20 – TA 7.1 g/l – RS 2 g/l – ET 22 g/l
Contains sulphites
Awards
- Vintage 2022Guide Doctor WineAward 92/100
- Vintage 2022Guide James SucklingAward 90/100
- Vintage 2021Guide Robert ParkerAward 91/100
- Vintage 2021Guide James SucklingAward 91/100
- Vintage 2021Guide Doctor WineAward 95/100