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Vinudilice
Vinudilice is a rosè wine from the Bosco vineyard, nestled in a vast forest of holly oaks (quercus ilex) in the territory of Bronte (Etna North), 1300m above sea level. The Sicilian name of the holly oak, ilice, gives it its name.
As far as we know, Vigna Bosco is the highest vineyard in Europe.
The indigenous grape varietals are Alicante, Grecanico, Minnella and other minor varietals. The 0.35 hectare vineyard is more than a century old and is planted according to the Etnean alberello (bush-training) system in a 1m x 1m scheme, equivalent to 10,000 vines per hectare. It is cultivated by hand and with the help of Ciccio the mule. No refrigeration, yeasts or filtration are used in the wine making process. Decanting and bottling follow the phases of the moon.
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Appellation
IGT Sicilia Rosè
Vineyard
Vigna Bosco, Bronte (Northern Etna)
Grape varietals
Alicante, Grecanico, Minnella and other minor native varietals
Vines
Bush trained, 10.000 plants per hectare
Age of vineyard
Up to 200 years
Altitude
1.300 m asl
Vinification
In wooden tubs on wild yeasts without refrigeration and filtration.
Produced bottles
1.100 (2009 vintage)
Alcohol
12,5%