Nerojbleo

And here we are, back to Chiaramonte Gulfi. Within bounds of rolling hills of Monti Iblei, several vineyards collaboratively pour their heart and soul into the crafting of Nerojbleo wine. Drawing grapes from various terrains dispersed across Chiaramonte Gulfi and Ragoleti, the production of this wine represents a harmony of nature and nurture. Elevated at 450 meters above sea level, these vineyards grow on calcareous-clayey soils. The vines are densely packed, with 8,000 vines dotting each hectare, yielding approximately 80 quintals per hectare.

The winemaking process commences towards the end of September. The harvested grapes undergo an extended maceration with their skins, ensuring a deep, flavor-rich wine. Post maceration, the wine is left to mature for a minimum of 12 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux, with capacities of 225 and 500 liters respectively. The wine is then further refined in bottles for at least a year.