Cerasuolo di Vittoria Floramundi Donnafugata winery

Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG Donnafugata Estate

Floramundi 2021 expresses to the maximum the harmonious balance that characterizes Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. The label depicts a fantastic female figure who brings as a gift splendid weavings of flowers and fruits in velvety tones. A label that symbolizes the dialogue between two souls, the refined and elegant one of Floral Liberty, of which Vittoria is full of testimonies, and the fascinating and evocative one of the Sicilian Puppet tradition.

Denomination: Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG

Type: Red wine

Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola and Frappato

Production area: south-eastern Sicily, in the territory of Acate, between the Ibleo plateau and the sea

Altitude: 120-150 meters above sea level

Soils: soils tending towards sandy interspersed with a substratum of calcareous tuffs and medium-textured soils

Climate: warm temperate, mitigated in the summer by a breeze that comes from the sea, as well as by good temperature variations between day and night

Training system: counter-espalier

Type of pruning: spurred cordon

Planting density: 4,000-4,500 plants per hectare

Yield: 70-80 quintals/ha

Harvest: manual harvest in September

Fermentation: in steel with maceration on the skins for about 10 days at a temperature of 25-28°C

Malolactic fermentation: breakthrough

Aging: approximately 7 months in tanks

Bottle refinement: at least 6 months

Analytical data of the wine: total acidity 5.1 g/l, pH 3.50

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Color: intense ruby red with brilliant violet reflections

Nose: bouquet with intense fruity aromas with balsamic and spicy nuances. It offers notes of black cherry, berries, especially blueberries, bay leaves and nutmeg

Palate: freshness and softness make it juicy and very pleasant to drink. The tannin is fine and well integrated

Pairings: perfect by the glass, it goes well with tasty first courses and grilled meat; try it with ravioli stuffed with meat and pork fillet. Also perfect with sliced red tuna, amberjack or baked fish

Glass: large in size

Serving temperature: 15-16°C. Excellent slightly fresh

Longevity: 4-5 years

First vintage: 2016

Bottled at origin by the Azienda Agricola DONNAFUGATA S.r.l. - MARSALA - ITALY - IN ACATE