Cerasuolo di Vittoria Rosato (Sicily)
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Rosato DOCG is a Rosé wine from Sicily.
This ruby Rosé is a blend of two local grapes: Nero d'Avola and Frappato.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Pomegranate |
 Strawberry |
 Plum |
 White Pepper |
 Licorice |
 Tobacco |
 Minerals |
Cerasuolo means Cherry: This wine is red as a cherry and tastes like a cherry.
Profile
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Rosato is a full bodied Rosé, dry and acidic. Some smooth tannins:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - Plus | ||
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Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only Sicilian DOCG (2005). You also find a DOCG Classico which means that it spends more time in the bottle aging: DOCG at least 3 months, DOCG Classico 18-24 months.
The name Vittoria comes from where it originated: Vittoria a small town in the province of Ragusa (South East Sicily). Although it can be produced also in the neighbour provinces of Catania and Caltanissetta.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria is made with 2 black grapes: Nero D`Avola (50-70%) and Frappato (30-50%).
Nero d'Avola grape gives body and Frappato grape gives elegance, fruit and floral taste.
Red sandy terroir, hot mediterranean clima and sea breeze contribute to make a wine that can age a little longer than a typical rosé. Aging flavors are: dry prune, chocolate, leather and tobacco.