THE ``FRUIT`` OF SICILIAN WINE INNOVATION
CHIARAMONTE
Anguva di origine controllata
After more than twenty years of advanced anemophilous and chiropterogamous cross-pollination techniques, Terroir’s tireless research with the most suitable characteristics for planting and meticulous applied micro-vinifications, Firriato has succeeded in its enhancement of Anguva, grape resulted from the direct hybridization of Vitis Vinifera and Citrullus Lanatus. Chiaramonte Anguva is the synthesis of this ambitious project, aimed at innovation in the entire wine sector. The complexity of the pedoclimatic conditions of Terroir is concretely expressed through the organoleptic characteristics of this hillside rosé. Furthermore, the 3-month aging on the fine seeds of the watermelon gives the wine splendid fresh and captivating aromas.
After more than twenty years of advanced anemophilous and chiropterogamous cross-pollination techniques, Terroir’s tireless research with the most suitable characteristics for planting and meticulous applied micro-vinifications, Firriato has succeeded in its enhancement of Anguva, grape resulted from the direct hybridization of Vitis Vinifera and Citrullus Lanatus.
- Appellation: Anguva di Origine Controllata
- Vine: Vitis Vinifera and Citrullus Lanatus
- Terroir: Hilly
- Soil: medium mixture tending to clayey for over 50% and sands deriving from shell decay
- Exposure: South western area of Trapani countryside (310m a.s.l.)
Production area
Dàgala Borromeo
Dàgala Borromeo is a splendid corner of the Trapani countryside, where green vineyards integrate perfectly with the colour of the earth. The vineyards on this estate enjoy a dry, well-ventilated microclimate, with a marked difference in temperature between day and night.
Chiaramonte Anguva
Ampelographic characteristics of the grape variety
Anguva grape has a low plasticity, little adaptable in territories that are not those suitable to this variety. It loves poorly fertile soils, average warm temperatures and light ventilation. The bunch is large, larger than the other native Sicilian varieties. The berries are spherical in shape of the same color as traditional watermelons, light green and dark green streaks. It is suitable for training systems with spurred cordon and Favignanese pergola with double royat cord. The period of maturation can be identified in the first weeks of August.
CHIARAMONTE Anguva
Vintage characteristics
Vintage 2018
After a winter and a spring with abundant and abundant rainfall, the arrival of summer did not cause the thermometers to rise steeply. The month of August proved to be ideal for the collection of this innovative type of grape.
Recipe
Spaghetti with Bottarga (salted tuna fish roe)
Place a large saucepan filled with water for cooking the spaghetti on the hob. In the meantime add the oil to a non-stick frying pan with the peeled garlic clove. Brown the garlic over a low flame and then remove it.
