Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG

Santa Tresa - Sicilia

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Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Santa Tresa is an organic wine DOCG (appellation) made by Nero d'Avola and Frappato grapes. This is a typical red wine from Sicily which interpretes in an original way the local terroir and the wine-culture, carrying it in the all world.

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Data sheet

Producer	Santa Tresa Contrada Santa Teresa - 97019 Vittoria (RG) - Italy
Country of production	Italia
Region	Sicilia
Area	Vittoria
Classification	Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG
Fermentation and refinement	The Nero d'Avola grapes ferment in Slavonian barrels at a controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation follows. Frappato grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks with subsequent malolactic fermentation. The wines age together in wood for about a year.
Grape Variety	Nero d'Avola 60% (of which 15% slightly wilted) - Frappato 40%
Tasting notes	Enveloping, structured, persistent with soft tannins. Aromas of cherry, plums with menthol and sweet notes.
Vintage	2021
ABV	13.5%
Size	0.75 l
Riconoscimenti	90 points at the James Suckling in 2023 - 16.5/20 at the Jancis Robinson in 2023
Allergens	Contains sulphites

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Terroir and wine-making

The Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Santa Tresa benefits from the first DOCG recognized to wines produced in Sicily. In Vittoria, where this wine is born, the terroir is perfect for growing the vineyards of Frappato and Nero d'Avola with which you get the Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico. The vineyards are located in an area very close to the sea where the climatic conditions favor the ideal ripening of the grapes. The treatments and processing processes are carried out in accordance with the company philosophy based on the principles of organic farming. The vinification follows traditional methods: the grapes are harvested and processed separately; then they are aged in tanks where malolactic fermentation takes place, giving the final product a softer texture.

Notes of taste

The Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Santa Tresa has an intense and bright ruby red color with slight garnet hues. Hints of ripe fruit and spices make up a pleasant bouquet that precedes the power and freshness on the palate, where it releases lively tannins and gives off a pleasant blackberry taste. An elegant wine with a good long finish.

Wine at the table

The Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico is a wine to all meal, which prefers traditional dishes, such as the famous Pasta alla Norma or the eggplant parmesan, two typical Sicilian recipes.

Curiosity

The area of production of Cerasuolo di Vittoria has been affected by wine production since the time of Greek colonization, in particular with the foundation of Kamarina (598 BC) built at the mouth of the river Ippari, where today the Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico is produced.