Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
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Sicily's only DOCG, a blend of Nero d'Avola for body and Frappato for perfume, grown on red sand over limestone near the south coast. The wine is mid ruby, with sour cherry, pomegranate, wild strawberry, rose petal and a peppery, earthy streak, light tannin and lively acidity; it's a red for fish and works slightly chilled. Classico comes from the historic core. COS and Occhipinti made it a natural wine darling, but Planeta and Valle dell'Acate offer polished, affordable versions.
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Valle dell'Acate
Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Clean, fruit forward classic from a top Vittoria estate; a good first bottle.
$20 to $25Wine-SearcherPlaneta
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Dorilli
Planeta's classico bottling from its Dorilli estate, cherry and rose with a soft, polished texture.
$25 to $30Wine-SearcherCOS
Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico
Amphora raised, savory and earthy, the wine that put the DOCG on sommelier lists; Occhipinti Grotte Alte (70 to 80) is the other cult pick.
$40 to $50Wine-Searcher
| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle dell'Acate | Cerasuolo di Vittoria Clean, fruit forward classic from a top Vittoria estate; a good first bottle. | $20 to $25 | Wine-Searcher |
| Planeta | Cerasuolo di Vittoria Dorilli Planeta's classico bottling from its Dorilli estate, cherry and rose with a soft, polished texture. | $25 to $30 | Wine-Searcher |
| COS | Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Amphora raised, savory and earthy, the wine that put the DOCG on sommelier lists; Occhipinti Grotte Alte (70 to 80) is the other cult pick. | $40 to $50 | Wine-Searcher |