Castellucci Miano - Mountain Viticulture -Miano

MIANO (100% Catarratto)
Location On the Madonie mountain slopes, at an altitude of 700-900 m. above sea level. 
Grape variety Catarratto. 
Growing method espalier and sapling. 
Average Age of vineyard 20 years. 
Pruning method guyot and spur-pruning.
Yield of grapes per hectare 80/100 qls..
Soil half sandy and clay with alkyl reaction due to the limestone.
Grape harvest in October.
Wine production making white vinification method.
Fermentation temperature controlled at 16°C. Malolactic fermentation not done.
Secondary fermentation kept in stainless steel tanks for three months and in bottles for two
months.
Tipology IGT Sicilia.
Alcoholic strength 13% vol..