Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico

This wine is made from vineyards standing in the area of the town of Vittoria (south western Sicily) on calcareous soil. Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only DOCG appellation in Sicily.  The DOCG status was awarded in 2005. This wine dates back to 1606 when the town of Vittoria was founded by Vittoria Colonna Henriques, daughter of the viceroy of Sicily. The name “Cerasuolo” is due to the colour of the wine (“cerasa” means cherry in Sicilian dialect) which is cherry red.

Description

Appellation
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Region
Sicily go to region
Zone
Marsala
Varietals
Nero d'Avola 60% - Frappato 40%
Wine Type
Red wine

Tasting Notes

Serving temperature 16-18 °C

Pairings Excellent with mixed roasts and with medium aged cheese

Color Bright red

Nose Pleasant floral and sour black cherry notes

Palate Fresh, harmonic, long finish

Nero d'Avola

Soil type
Calcareous

Frappato

Soil type
Calcareous
Grape yield per hectare tons
6-8
Average production/year
5,000 btls
Organic status
Conventional
Type of yeast and fermentation
Controlled fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Vessel of fermentation
Stainless steel tanks
Temperature of fermentation
23 °C
Length of fermentation
10-12 days
Vessel of aging
Stainless steel vat and bottle
Length of aging
6 months steel tank and 6 months bottle
Packaging 750 ml
Btls per Cs
12 Btls
Pallet dimension
100x120 cm, h 170 cm
Pallet configuration
15 cs x 5 layers = 75 cs/pallet
Barcode Btl
8003140180641

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