Firriato: Wine Tales of the Third Millennium
Summary
This harsh climate demands that the pruning be carried on as late as possible, up to the month of March, in order to prevent the leaves from growing too soon and being destroyed by the salt before the grapes have reached their desired ripeness.The harsh conditions of the only active volcano in Europe as well as other factors (such as an altitude above 700 mt and a fine, sandy dirt) created a naturally hostile environment for this insect, which in fact didn’t affect the area.Please contact: Daniela Puglielli at 908 803 3809 or at New York, NY, April 10, 2017 --( PR.com )-- Sicilian Winemker Firriato is proud to introduce four new wines to the market, to be disclosed at the upcoming VinItaly.This harsh climate demands that the pruning be carried on as late as possible, up to the month of March, in order to prevent the leaves from growing too soon and being destroyed by the salt before the grapes have reached their desired ripeness.Another testament to Firriato’s vocation to research and commitment to excellence, is the study of Etna’s distinctive varietals, which pushes the boundaries of oenology and winemaking.The harsh conditions of the only active volcano in Europe as well as other factors (such as an altitude above 700 mt and a fine, sandy dirt) created a naturally hostile environment for this insect, which in fact didn’t affect the area.