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.
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Rosato Profile
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Rosato is a full bodied Rosé, dry and acidic. Some smooth tannins:
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l | ||
| BODY: | Full | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium - Plus | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Plus | ||
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Cerasuolo di Vittoria Rosato Food Pairing
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Rosato has a well-balanced acidity, making it very versatile for food pairing. It loves BBQ, Pasta and Spicy Food.
 Pizza |
 Antipasti |
 Charcuterie |
 Seafood |
 Pasta |
 Spicy |
 Tex-Mex |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Pasta. Risotto. Cous Cous.
Tapenade. Bruschetta. Olive Oil.
Anchovy. Garlic. Safran. Herbs.
Grilled or Roasted Fish. Seafood. Paella. Fishcakes.
Tacos. Fajitas. Wrap. Quiche.
Cold Cuts. Charcuterie. Sausages.
Roasted Chicken. Turkey. Ham. Lamb. Veal.
BBQ. Grilled Pork. Hamburger.
Best Match Cuisine
Mediterranean. Spicy Asian. Thai.
Mexican. Tex Mex. Moroccan. Indian Curry.
Cheeses
Goat. Sheep.
Medium Aged Cow Cheese.
Italian Specialities
Antipasti (Finger Food).
Insalata Caprese (Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil).
Tagliere Salumi e Formaggi (Salami and Cheese Plate).
Cozze Gratinate (Gratinated Stuffed Mussels).
Pasta ai Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta).
Penne all'Arrabbiata (Pasta in Spicy Sauce).
Fritto Misto di Mare (Mixed Fried Seafood).
Spiedini e Arrosticini (Meat Skewer).
Porchetta (Roasted Pork Belly with Rosemary).
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.
Wine Region Sicilia (Sicily)
Etna with the city of Catania in the foreground
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
35% Cataratto |
13% Chardonnay |
Red Wines |
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Cerasuolo |
Carricante |
Rosè Wines |
Dessert Wines |
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Soil
Volcanic mountains, volcanic hills and dark volcanic soil is covering most of Sicily, but is most significant around the Volcano Mount Etna.
Climate
Sicily is excellent for high-quality winemaking. With Mediterranean influences as well as lots of sunshine, the overall climate is warm and dry.
But, the island has mountains, and the benefit of altitude helps to moderate heat, preserve acidity, and even out ripening.
Winds from the oceans protect grapes from frost and mildew, and the harvest is one of the longest in Italy (90 days).
Sicilia has 1 DOCG and 23 DOC regions:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Alcamo DOC
Contea di Sclafani
Contessa Entellina DOC
Delia Nivolelli DOC
Eloro DOC
Erice DOC
Etna DOC
Faro DOC
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Mamertino di Milazzo
Marsala DOC
Menfi DOC
Monreale DOC
Noto DOC
Pantelleria DOC
Riesi DOC
Salaparuta DOC
Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
Santa Margherita di Belice DOC
Sciacca DOC
Sicilia DOC
Siracusa DOC
Vittoria DOC
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