Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria - Terre di Giurfo

The Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria from the wine-growing region of Sicily reveals itself in the glass in bright purple. The nose of this red wine from Sicily captivates with hints of raspberry. If we trace the aroma further, blueberry is added.

The Terre di Giurfo Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria enchants with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine, this Italian naturally enraptures with the finest balance despite all its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the tongue, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety texture. In the finish, this red wine from the wine-growing region of Sicily finally inspires with considerable length. There are again hints of raspberry. In the reverberation, mineral notes of the limestone-dominated soils are added.

Vinification of the Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria from Terre di Giurfo

The basis for the balanced Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria from Sicily are grapes from the grape varieties Frappato and Nero d'Avola. The grapes grow in optimal conditions in Sicily. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of limestone. When perfect physiological ripeness is assured, the grapes for Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria are harvested exclusively by hand without the use of punishing and less selective full harvesters. After the hand harvest, the grapes are immediately sent to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging for several months on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn into bottles.

Recommendation for the Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria from Terre di Giurfo

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to stuffed peppers, boeuf bourguignon or ossobuco.

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