Avide, Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is the only Sicilian wine with Controlled and Guaranteed Denomination of Origin (DOCG). A blend of 30% Nero d'Avola and 70% Frappato, this wine expresses the unique terroir of southeastern Sicily.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red with garnet reflections, fruity with floral aromas and hints of pomegranate and red fruits. Fresh in the mouth, moderately tannic, well-balanced.

Food Pairings

Roasts, red meats, game, cheese.

Technical Details

• Area: C.da Bastonaca and Mortilla, countryside of Comiso, Italy
• Soil: Loam, red sand
• Altitude: 220 m
• Training system: Espalier 2.20×0.8 m
• Yield / hectare: 80 qls/Ha
• Grape varieties: 30% Nero d'Avola, 70% Frappato
• Vinification: Maceration in presence of grapes, fermentation thermo-regulated. Ripening 12 months in bottle.