The sea-terraces

Six classes of terraces, high grounds levelled by the sea and variation in sea level during the different ice ages, which leave the evidence (one of a kind) of the geological history of this land, where the ancient and recent terrains meet and overlap. Red, sandy, fertile and iron-rich soils bear witness of the geography of the coast over thousands of years and of the geological eras: here, it appears as if our vines grow on dry seabed, with rocks, seashells and sea-fossils.

• Elevation

  93 - 180m a.s.l.

• Varieties

  Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Grillo, Cabernet, Grecanico, Nero d’Avola, Cabernet Franc, Nerello Mascalese, Tannat, Chenin Blanc, Aglianico

• Municipalities

  Menfi, Castelvetrano

• Microclimate

  Precipitations: 516 mm
  Average Temperature: 18.5°
  Humidity: 51%

• Landscape and biodiversity

  Terrains with a slight southern exposure. Cork oak, wild fennel. Rabbits and hare.

• What the partners say

  Terre Càvudi
  “Warm soils”