Cerasuolo di Vittoria (Italy)

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG is a red wine from Sicily.

Cerasuolo means cherry-like and it is a blend of two local grapes: Nero d' Avola and Frappato.

Typical Flavors


Sour Cherry
Sour
Cherry		 Black Cherry
Black
Cherry		 Strawberry
Strawberry		 Raspberry
Raspberry

Red Currant
Red
Currant		 Pomegranate
Pomegranate		 Carnation
Carnation		 Geranium
Geranium

Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus		 Rasin
Rasin		 Minerals
Minerals		 Salt
Salt

Red berry flavors are typical for Cerasuolo.

Hints of Flowers and Spices.

Profile

Cerasuolo is a light red wine with light tannins, good acidity and a fruity taste:

BODYLight
TANNINSLight
FRUITMedium - High
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
14-16°C (57-61°F)

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Antipasti		 Charcuterie
Charcuterie		 Pasta
Pasta		 Pizza
Pizza

Spicy Asian
Spicy		 Tacos
Tex-Mex		 Hamburger
Burger		 Fat Fish
Fat Fish

Chicken
Chicken		 Lamb
Lamb		 Pork
Pork		 Veal
Veal

Cerasuolo pairs well with Mediterranean Cuisine.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Antipasti. Tapas. Rich Fish Soup.
Pasta. Pizza. Mushroom.
Risotto (with Meat or Mushroom Sauce).
Hamburger. Bacon Burger.
Roasted or Grilled Meat.
Grilled Fat Fish. Tuna. Mackerel. Swordfish.

Cheese:
Ragusano. Pecorino. Scamorza.

Sicilia Specialities:
Chicken with Herbs.
Pizza Marinara.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

The name Cerasuolo comes from the dialect word "Cerasa" which means Cherry and it is related to both the color and the taste.

It originates from the Turkish town of Cerasunte where cherries were imported by military-politician Lucullus during the Roman Empire.

Cerasuolo di Vittora was the first Sicilian wine to receive a DOCG.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG is a blend of two grapes native to Sicily. Nero D´Avola (50-70%) and Frappato (50-30%).

Nero D´Avola adds body and weight while Frappato adds cherry and strawberry flavors.

Best Known Producer:

Arianna Occhipinti