Cerasuolo di Vittoria 'Grotte Alte' Arianna Occhipinti

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG • Sicily • Occhipinti Arianna
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 30-day maceration of the skins in cement tanks
Aging
At least 32 months in 25-hectoliters Slavonian oak barrels
Grape varieties
Nero d'Avola 50%, Frappato 50%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Cerasuolo di Vittoria 'Grotte Alte' Arianna Occhipinti Italian wine - Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG from Sicily

Tasting Notes

Among the most celebrated expressions of its category, this Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Its 13% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Nero d'Avola 50%, Frappato 50%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards guyot and alberello trained vines on soils based on calcareous sands at an altitude of 280 meters. Vinification: fermentation with indigenous yeasts and 30-day maceration of the skins in cement tanks. The wine is aged at least 32 months in 25-hectoliters Slavonian oak barrels. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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