COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola, Frappato
PRODUCER
Catalano Viticoltori
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cerasuolo di Vittoria Catalano 2018 is a red wine from the Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG appellation in Sicily, Italy. It is produced by Catalano Viticoltori, a family winery with a three-generation history in winemaking. The wine is a blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato grapes. The Cerasuolo di Vittoria appellation is notable as the only red wine region in Sicily to hold the DOCG status, highlighting its unique regional significance and winemaking traditions.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sicily's only red wine with DOCG status.
Fact 02
Named 'Cerasuolo' for its vibrant cherry-red color.
Fact 03
A blend of Nero d'Avola and Frappato, a classic Sicilian pairing.
Fact 04
Family winery with three generations of winemaking experience.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Catalano Viticoltori employs traditional and organic methods in their vineyards. The winemaking process involves temperature-controlled fermentation. Nero d'Avola grapes may be fermented in Slavonian oak botti, while Frappato is often fermented in stainless steel tanks. The Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG regulations require a minimum aging period of 8 months for the wine.
