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.
Sour Cherry |
Black Cherry |
Strawberry |
Raspberry |
Red Currant |
Pomegranate |
Carnation |
Geranium |
Eucalyptus |
Rasin |
Minerals |
Salt |
Red berry flavors are typical for Cerasuolo.
Hints of Flowers and Spices.
Cerasuolo is a light red wine with light tannins, good acidity and a fruity taste:
BODY | Light | ||
TANNINS | Light | ||
FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Antipasti |
Charcuterie |
Pasta |
Pizza |
Spicy |
Tex-Mex |
Burger |
Fat Fish |
Chicken |
Lamb |
Pork |
Veal |
Cerasuolo pairs well with Mediterranean Cuisine.
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.
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.
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