Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2021 Gulfi Cl 75

Qualification:

Cerasuolo di Vittoria a D.O.C.G.

Production area:

Chiaramonte Gulfi (Ragusa) – Iblei Mountains.

Vineyard:

the vineyards used for the production of Cerasuolo di Vittoria are Catania vineyard, Patria vineyard and Coste vineyard.
Vineyard management:
traditional, organic, non-irrigated

Altitude:

450 m asl.

Climate:

temperate Mediterranean

Terrain:

limestone-clayey.

Grape varieties:

Nero d’Avola 50%, and Frappato di Vittoria 50%, selected and reim- planted by the az. Gulfi, grown as saplings borne on espaliers. Nero d’Avola, takes its name from Avola, a town near Pachino in the province of Syracuse (neighboring that of Ragusa), where several centuries ago it was selected by local winemakers.

Frappato di Vittoria is an ancient grape variety native to southeastern Sicily. Its origin in the Vittoriose (prov. Ragusa), where it has been cultivated since at least the 17th century, is not certain, though very likely. Planting density:

8,000 vines/ha

Yield per Ha:

does not exceed 60 quintals

Vinification:

the grapes, are harvested between late September for Nero d’Avola and in the first week of October for Frappato. They are vinified separately in red, with brief maceration of the must with the skins, at a controlled temperature and brought together at the end of al- colic fermentation.

Maturation:

About seven months on its own yeasts in steel tanks.

Refinement:

In bottle for 1-2 months. It is released in June of the year following the harvest.

Color: deep cherry red with faint violet hues.
Smell: of fresh red fruit, peach and morello cherry with faint floral overtones.
Taste: harmonious, elegant.
Serving temperature: 15-16°C.
Food pairings: Pairs excellently with white meats, tuna and elaborate fish dishes.