Dorilli Cerasuolo di Vittoria Planeta 2017 lt.0,75

Dorilli – Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G. Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Grape variety 70% Nero d’Avola, 30% Frappato

Area of vineyard Acate (Ragusa)

Vineyard Dorilli

Winery Dorilli

The Dorilli Classico Cerasuolo di Vittoria represents for us the quintessence of this ancient

and noble wine. It originates from a careful selection of vines which surround the unique

and beautiful Dorilli estate, named after the nearby river Dorilli, landing place of the brave

Aeneas. It is a fine and elegant assertion of the union of the noble Nero d’Avola with Frappato

di Vittoria, an excellent Iblean grape variety, and slightly influenced by its maturation in

wood. This is a limited production for those who love the lesser details of Italy, the historical

witness of our land.

Vinification Pressing followed by 12 days of contact with the

grapeskins; after devatting malolactic fermentation in stainless

steel; followed by maturation in used 500 litre barrels

for 12 months

Ageing potential To drink at once or keep for 3-7 years

Tasting notes

Color Ruby red with fine hints of violet

Nose Typical of Vittoria wines though a more complex version.

Aromas of ripe cherry, small red fruits, strawberry, sour cherry

conserve, chestnut honey, and prickly pear

Palate Soft and balanced between the slight fine tannin of Vittoria

wines and that of wood

Food matching A versatile restaurant wine. A good match for first

and second courses

Planeta home-made dishes Timballo with ricotta crust

Sicilian dishes Sausage with ‘qualiceddi’ (typical bitter greens),

meat roll, fricasseed kid, glazed braised lamb, timballo

of the Gattopardo

La Foresteria dishes Raw tuna marinated with anchovies, meat

roll of rabbit and asparagus, tuna steak with quince conserve