The Whitaker Foundation has dedicated Mozia (aka San Pantaleo) to archeological research, and as part of this effort, it has partnered with Tasca d Almerita in developing 30 acres of Grillo vineyards on the 100-acre island. The vineyard is organically cultivated in little bushes, using the traditional Marsalese pruning method, where the vines are tied together in an arch that shades the grapes from the strong sun and brackish winds and grow upon beds of limestone and sand. Toward the end of August, the grapes are harvested at dawn, then transported in crates on flatbed boats to the Regaleali Estate using thermo-regulated trucks to preserve the aromatic integrity of the grapes.