Barocco, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Cru
60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Frappato. Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG — its name Barocco perfectly describes the richness and character of this ancient blend. A wine of structure, complexity and southern Sicilian grandeur.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red with purplish-blue reflections. Well-structured with complex fragrances of vanilla, blackberry, currant and pomegranate. Warm on the palate, elegant with strong tannins.
Vineyard & Vinification
- Grape varieties: 60% Nero d’Avola, 40% Frappato
- Denomination: Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG
- Area: C.da Bastonaca and Mortilla, countryside of Comiso, Italy
- Soil: Loam, red sand
- Altitude: 220 m a.s.l.
- Training system: Sapling 1.50×1.50 m
- Yield / hectare: 70 q/ha
- Vinification: Fermentation in presence of grapes, thermo-regulated. Minimum 18 months in barriques + 12 months in bottle
Food Pairings
Roasts, red meats, game, aged cheese.