Harmonium is the winning combination of Nero d’ Avola’s strength and Firriato’s style. The goal with Harmonium was to create the “cru of crus” that offered all the manifestations of this eclectic vine’s richness.
Growing Conditions
VINEYARD LOCATION: Trapani Countryside – Borgo Guarini Estate
EXPOSURE: North-East (Cru della Ferla), South (Cru della Beccaccia) South-East (Cru della Lepre) at approximately 300 meters above sea level.
SOIL COMPOSITION: Medium texture, silty clay
TRAINING SYSTEM: Cordon trained, spur pruned/ Guyot
VINES PER HECTARE (EA): 4500
Harvest
From the first to the third ten days of September depending on the Cru
YIELD: 60/70 quintals
HARVEST: Manual collection in boxes
Winemaking
VINIFICATION METHOD: Traditional in red at controlled temperature
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Completed
Aging
MATURATION: 12 months in French and American oak barriques
MATURATION BOTTLE: At least 12 months
Nose
Intensely enchanted by ripe fragrances of cherries, plums and blackberries, which boldly blend with aromas reminiscent of nutmeg, pepper and dark chocolate.
Palate
Unparalleled body and freshness. It has a soft and enchanting entry that leaves a trail of balanced tannins on the palate.
Appearance
Deep and impenetrable ruby.