Mozia Grillo

The vineyard is trained in the traditional bush vine, the only type of cultivation possible in such a windy environment as the Marsala lagoon. The low-laying form of this cultivation style actually requires less water resources than other systems. The vines are trained with a Marsala-style pruning technique which involves intertwining two long shoots to form a pair of small arches, protecting the grapes from the sea breeze and blinding sun.

The soils of Mozia are derived from marine seabeds. They are sandy and loose soils. The presence of limestone is crucial, resulting in an alkaline reaction of the soil (pH 8.2) and influencing the organoleptic characteristics of the grapes. The island is completely flat so rainwater accumulates in the subsoil and provides an important water reserve without mixing with salt water.