LunaGaia Chiaramontesi Nero d'Avola

Winemaker LunaGaia on the winery

“LunaGaia was created through a partnership between Cantina Orsogna and BioGaia, a collective of biodynamic winegrowers. With this project, we aim to express the character of indigenous grape varieties and the natural richness of Sicily. We follow biodynamic principles and work with respect for our environment. Our labels are inspired by traditional Sicilian puppet theatre and tell stories from the famous epic poem Orlando Furioso. In this way, we bring together local culture, history and winemaking.”

And on Sicilia, Italy

“For our Chiaramontesi, we use 100% Nero d'Avola, Sicily’s distinctive red grape variety. The grapes are hand-harvested and grow on limestone-rich soils at around 50 metres above sea level. After destemming, fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. Regular pump-overs help extract colour and structure from the skins. After approximately ten to twelve days, malolactic conversion takes place in tank. The wine then spends at least six months ageing in bottle. The result is a full, juicy red wine with black cherry, ripe dark fruit and warm spice.”