Don Vicè

Box with 6 bottles of Don Vicè, D.O.C.G. Cerasuolo di Vittoria classico

DESCRIPTION
Cerasuolo di Vittoria, the only DOCG in Sicily, is a wine that stems from an antique tradition. Its peculiar taste is a perfect balance between the delicacy and the strength coming from the combination of the two varieties that create it.
DENOMINATION
DOCG Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico.
PRODUCTION AREA
The grapes are grown in Biviere district in Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG), Sicily.
ALTITUDE
300 and 320 m above sea level.
CLIMATE
Temperate climate characterized by mild winters and dry summers with strong temperature variations between day and night.
TYPE OF SOIL
Medium-textured soil, partly sandy (Frappato) and partly limestone and silica (Nero d’Avola) interspersed with clay layers.
GRAPE VARIETIES
60% Nero d’Avola 40% Frappato.
CULTIVATION SYSTEM
Counter-espalier, 4.500 vines/ha.
YELD PER ACRE
7000 kg
HARVEST
Manual harvesting in small crates in the first ten days of October at perfect technological and polyphenolic maturity.
MATURATION
Pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours. Alcoholic fermentation carried out at controlled temperature of 22 – 26 grades with 20 days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation is followed by 18 months of maturation, partly in tonneaux, partly in steel.
AGING
At least 12 months of aging in bottle.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
14%
ANNUAL AVERAGE PRODUCTION
2000 bottles.
COLOR
Ruby red with garnet reflections, limpid.
NOSE
Complex and elegant, with notes of ripe fruits, marasca cherry, aromatic herbs, sage, eucalyptus, black pepper, star anise and licorice.
PALATE
Full, soft, round with velvety tannins, quite tasty, very persistent, very long. Perfect balance between freshness and tannins.
PAIRINGS
Seasoned cheeses, first courses, red meat, venison.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
16-18 °C