- A blend of 60% Nero d’Avola with 40% Frappato from 10 to 25 year old vines
- Spontaneous fermentation occurs in steel tanks with indigenous yeasts
- Maceration for Frappato lasts 5 days and Nero d’Avola lasts up to 12 days
- Aged for one year in barrel and 500 liter tonneaux, which are in service for seven years
- 14% new wood
- The wine is also left to rest in bottle before release
- 1981 was the first year of production
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Variety:
Blend - Cerasuolo DOC
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-VDA-03-20 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2024-04-29
"Aÿwarm earthiness forms the foundation of the nose, while aromas of rose petal, cherry and strawberry gust past. Earthy floral elements persist on the palate, for a delicate yet nuanced wine that finishes with black pepper crackling around dusty tannins. ‡D.C."
James Suckling
Score
90
Date
2023-08-03
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2019
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-08-20
2018
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2020-12-08
2018
VinePair
Score
91
Date
2021-02-03
2018
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2021-03-01