Le Fontane Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2022

2022, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy

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Le Fontane Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2022

Nero d’Avola

Le Fontane

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Red
Dry
Still
DOCG

Glass

$18

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Profile & Story

Established 2022 by Giusto Occhipinti (of COS) with sons Giovanni & Paolo, ~500 cases/year. 50% Nero d'Avola/50% Frappato from 3 plots (sand, sub-Apennine limestone) at Chiaramonte Gulfi. Concrete-tank fermentation, indigenous yeasts, extended skin maceration, 24 months in 30-40hL Slavonian oak + 6 months bottle age. ABV 13%.

Tasting Notes

A bright ruby-red hue with garnet highlights with red cherries, wild strawberries, pomegranate, violets, Mediterranean herbs; juicy red fruit flavors, delicate spices, and refined tannins with fresh acidity and minerality.