Kalma
Kalma are a newly established regenerative farm located in Chiaramonte Gulfi in Sicily. The project is led by the dynamic duo Nikolas and Waiata. Nikolas studied enology and viticulture in Germany and northern Italy before embarking on an extensive journey with his wife Waiata, traveling through France, Spain, and New Zealand. His formative experience began with the 2015 harvest in Vittoria, under the guidance of Giusto Occhipinti of Cos. This was followed by an internships at the lauded Terroir al Limit winery in Spain.
Captivated by the region, Nikolas and Waiata decided to return to Sicily to further explore the Ragusan terroir and collaborate with the highly regarded Arianna Occhipinti, Giusto's niece, who has almost single-handedly gone on to make Frappato a genuine alternative to Beaujolais. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in their journey, leading to the purchase of their first vineyard in 2022.
One of the reasons they were drawn to the region is the favourable climate conditions, allowing them to treat the vines very minimally, if at all. Their vineyard work embraces regenerative practices — an established yet still not widely discussed concept. This approach focuses on creating resilience and biodiversity by enhancing the soil's microbiological life and overall health.
Kalma's production sees four wines produced from their own 3.8 hectares, and another from grapes purchased from a friend in Marsala. Among their future projects is the recovery of Albanello, an almost extinct grape variety with very few traces left between Syracuse, Ragusa and Catania. While the project is still in its infancy, we eagerly look forward to witnessing the evolution of their journey.
Captivated by the region, Nikolas and Waiata decided to return to Sicily to further explore the Ragusan terroir and collaborate with the highly regarded Arianna Occhipinti, Giusto's niece, who has almost single-handedly gone on to make Frappato a genuine alternative to Beaujolais. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in their journey, leading to the purchase of their first vineyard in 2022.
One of the reasons they were drawn to the region is the favourable climate conditions, allowing them to treat the vines very minimally, if at all. Their vineyard work embraces regenerative practices — an established yet still not widely discussed concept. This approach focuses on creating resilience and biodiversity by enhancing the soil's microbiological life and overall health.
Kalma's production sees four wines produced from their own 3.8 hectares, and another from grapes purchased from a friend in Marsala. Among their future projects is the recovery of Albanello, an almost extinct grape variety with very few traces left between Syracuse, Ragusa and Catania. While the project is still in its infancy, we eagerly look forward to witnessing the evolution of their journey.
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