IT870-23
Azienda Agricola Le Fontane di G. Occhipinti e P. Occhipinti società semplice
Le Fontane Calcis IGT Terre Siciliane
Sicily , Italy
| Type: | General |
| Varietals: | 45% Grillo, 45% Insolia, 10% Moscato |
| Region: | Sicily , Chiaramonte Gulfi |
| Planted: | 2000, 2005, 2010 (average age: 20 years old) |
| Farming Methods: | Organic and biodynamic practices, manual labor, green harvesting. Guyot system and spur-pruned cordon training methods. |
| Soil: | Medium-textured, composed of red-brown sand and sub-Apennine limestone. |
| Climate: | Chiaramonte Gulfi enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot days, cool nights, and low rainfall. Mild winters, warm springs, and dry summers create ideal conditions for producing Le Fontane wines with a balanced profile of ripeness, freshness, and elegance, which supports the principles of biodynamic agriculture. |
| Fermentation: | In concrete tanks with indigenous yeasts and skin maceration (2-3 days) to enhance varietal authenticity. |
| Winemaker: | P. and G. Occhipinti |
| Elevage: | Aged for 8–10 months in thick (13.55-inch), uncoated concrete tanks, ideal for maintaining temperature, followed by an additional 1–2 months in bottle to harmonize aromas and structure. |
| ABV | 12.0% | SO2 | 40 mg/L | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
“Calcis” is Latin for limestone, a fitting name for the bedrock that defines this land. Just beneath a thin layer of sandy soil lies a deep stratum of limestone, rich in minerals essential for soil health. Its natural ability to retain moisture proves vital during Sicily’s hot, dry summers, helping vines endure the heat and thrive despite drought conditions.
This distinctive terroir, shaped over millennia, is the foundation of Vittoria’s exceptional wines. The balance of structure and freshness, the fine-grained tannins, and the lively acidity all speak to the land’s generous character, expressed with both elegance and strength.
Calcis is a white wine with a golden-yellow hue. Medium-bodied with notable structure and complexity, it opens on the nose with clean, fresh aromas, featuring floral notes of petals alongside subtle hints of yellow-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it’s vibrant and refreshing, marked by bright acidity and a distinct salinity, a reflection of the limestone-rich soils where the grapes are grown.
