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

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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