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.