Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria - Terre di Giurfo

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria - Terre di GiurfoThe Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria from the Sicilian wine region reveals itself in the glass in a bright ruby red. The nose of this Sicilian red wine captivates with hints of raspberry. Continuing to explore the aroma, blueberries are added. The Terre di Giurfo Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria delights with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As one might expect from a wine, this Italian wine, despite its dryness, charms with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the palate, this balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety texture. In the finish, this Sicilian wine impresses with a remarkable length. Again, hints of raspberry are noticeable. The aftertaste is complemented by mineral notes from the limestone-dominated soils. Vinification of the Terre di Giurfo Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria The basis for the balanced Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria from Sicily are grapes from the Frappato and Nero d'Avola varieties. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Sicily. The vines root deeply into limestone soils here. When perfect physiological ripeness is assured, the grapes for the Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria are hand-harvested exclusively, without using strenuous and less selective harvesters. After manual harvest, the grapes are immediately transferred to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. The fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a several months aging on fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendations for the Terre di Giurfo Cerasuolo di Vittoria Maskaria This Italian wine should be enjoyed best at a temperature between 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as a companion to stuffed peppers, beef bourguignon, or ossobuco.