Le Casematte was named after the two casemates in the vineyards that served
as observatories and defensive structures during World War II. The terraced
vineyards (some with a gradient of 70 degrees) are planted between 250 and 370
metres above sea level on clayey-sandy-calcareous soil. The vines here
b enefit from the constant sea breezes of
the Messina Strait, especially the howling Sirocco wind during summer, and there
are significant day/night temperature variations. This adds up to fruit rich
wines with wonderful aromatic qualities that show beautiful freshness and
balance with a strong sense of place.