C'D'C' Cristo di Campobello Red Wine
vinification: traditional red wine vinification with skins maceration for a period of 10-15 days at temperature controlled conditions.
ageing: 6 months in stainless steel vats and about 3 months bottle ageing.
“Delicious flavour of blackberries and blackcurrant aromas, fruity fresh and gently mouth filling with fair fresh acidity. Ready to be served or it can be aged for a period of 2-3 years.”
Riccardo Cotarella
vintage 2008
alcohol content: 13,50% Vol
total acidity: 5,70 g/l
Ph: 3,39
dry extract: 29 g/l
countryside: Musta and Favarotta
town: Campobello di Licata
altitude: between 230 and 260 meters above the sea level and at 8000 meters from the sea-coast, unique micro-climate, temperature fluctuation between the day time and night time up to 20 degrees due to the sea breeze.
exposure: South/South-West
geological characteristics: hilly terrain of average mixture
grape varieties: Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot
age of planting: March 2000
nurturance method: spurred cordon.
planting density: 5000 plants per hectare
yield per hectare: 90 quintals
harvest time: between the end of August and the second week of September
harvest method: hand harvesting in small crates.
