COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola, Frappato
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Battaglia Graziella
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gurrieri Don Vicé Cerasuolo Classico 2017 is a Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG from Sicily, a designation unique to the region. It is crafted by the family-run Azienda Agricola Battaglia Graziella (Gurrieri), a winery committed to eco-sustainable and organic farming practices. The wine is a tribute to the family's patriarch, Vincenzo Battaglia, and represents a continuation of their long agricultural tradition in the Val di Noto sub-region. The estate is a member of the FIVI, highlighting their dedication to independent winemaking. The wine is produced in limited quantities, with approximately 3,000 bottles per label.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Dedicated to 'Papà Vincenzo', a true family tribute.
Fact 02
Sicily's only DOCG appellation for Cerasuolo di Vittoria.
Fact 03
Part of the FIVI (Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers).
Fact 04
Small production: approximately 3,000 bottles per label.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Gurrieri Don Vicé Cerasuolo Classico begins with a 48-hour pre-fermentation maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation at 22-26°C for 20 days on the skins. Malolactic fermentation is fully carried out. The wine is then aged for 18 months, with a portion maturing in tonneau and the remainder in stainless steel. Following this, it undergoes at least 12 months of bottle refinement. The grapes are sourced from vineyards managed using ecosustainable and organic cultivation methods, and are hand-harvested in two stages to manage ripening.
