Maskaria Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G. Sicilia
Technical profile
- Appellation of origin:
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria D.O.C.G. (Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed)
- Type of wine:
- Red
- Grape source:
- Licodia Eubea (CT)
- Varietal:
- 40% Frappato, 60% Nero d’Avola
- Vineyard year:
- 1998
- Yield per hectare:
- 80 quintals
- Cultivation system:
- Espallier in Organic
- Planting density:
- 4,000 - 5,000 plants per hectare
- Harvest period:
- End of September
- Vinification:
- In red with maceration of skins
- Fermentation tanks:
- Stainless-steel 150 hl capacity
- Fermentation temperature:
- 25°/28°C
- Aging:
- Refining in stainless steel, followed in bottle
- Maceration period:
- 10/15 days on skins
- Bottling period:
- Early March
- Alcohol content:
- 13.50% vol
- Aging capacity:
- 4/5 years
Terroir
- Altitude:
- 500 meters above sea level
- Microclimate:
- Rainy winters with moderate temperatures, and dry hot summers
- Soil:
- Medium texture soil tending to compact, interspersed with limy tufa
Organolectic profile
- Color:
- Deep cherry red
- Bouquet:
- Ethereal, with notes of blackberry and raspberry
- Taste:
- Pleasant and harmonic, slightly tannic and velvety
- Serving temperature:
- 16°/18°C
- Food to pair with:
- Elaborated meat dishes, roasts, stewed meats, and seasoned cheeses