Cerasuolo di Vittoria | I Putti del Serpotta

The only Sicilian wine to boast the DOCG designation, Cerasuolo di Vittoria is produced from the red vinification of Frappato and Nero d’Avola grapes. The one from the I Putti del Serpotta line, dedicated to the great Sicilian sculptor who lived between the 17th and 18th centuries, is a complex wine with a full and velvety flavor.

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Tasting notes:

Deep cherry red, it reveals an intense and persistent bouquet on the nose, evoking notes of red fruits such as pomegranate and mulberry, along with spices. On the palate, it is warm and full-bodied, smooth, with a long finish.

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Pairings:

Ideal with elaborate dishes, white and red meats, and medium-aged cheeses.

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Description of the wine

Grapes:

Nero d’Avola 60%, Frappato 40%

Classification:

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Vinification:

In steel

Refinement:

in barrique of 1° and 2° use

Duration of refinement before bottling:

6 months

Refinement in the bottle:

6 months

Altimetria vigneti:

100 mt asl

Soil type:

Loose

Training system:

Spurred cordon

Planting density:

6000

Grape yield per hectare:

60 quintals

Harvesting period:

Last week of September

Fermentation tanks material:

Steel at a controlled temperature

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

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