Pittore Contadino - Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G. - Cantine Horus
€16.00
Pittore Contadino - Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG from the ambitious Cantine Horus winery located near Acate in the south-eastern corner of Sicily. It’s a lovely organic red wine made from a blend of Frappato and Nero d’Avola grapes which are required to produce the classic Cerasuolo di Vittoria wine. The vines grow in sandy and calcareous soil at 250 meters above sea level in the renowned area of Chiaramonte Gulfi. The wine has an intense brownish red in colour and offers a bouquet with a distinct scent of red berries, a liquorice aftertaste and a slight note of chocolate. It’s a full-bodied red wine, which feels warm on the palate.
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Cantine Horus was established in 1974 by the Giudice family. It is an ambitious and dynamic winery that produces organic wines from native Sicilian grapes, including Grillo, Moscato, Frappato and Nero d'Avola. The winery is located in Acate near Vittoria and covers 30 hectares of vineyards cultivated using organic farming methods. This location gives the right balance between temperature, sun, altitude and distance from the sea that are important and exceptionally favorable factors for the cultivation of vines and the production of quality wines. The wines are vinified using traditional methods, resulting in balanced and unique wines that showcase the flavours of the Sicilian terroir.
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Data sheet
- Region
- Sicilia
- Classification
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico D.O.C.G.
- Wine style
- Dry red wine
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola, Frappato
- Vintage
- 2019
- Maturation
- 12 months in stainless steel tanks and for a further 6 months in the bottle.
- Bouquet
- Scent of little red fruits, hint of licorice, delicate note of chocolate
- Taste
- Full-bodied and warm. It has strong flavours with mild and delicate tannins.
- Pairs with
- Red meat, game and seasoned cheeses. Serve at 16-18 C.
- Alcohol
- 14% vol.
- Volume
- 0,75 l
- Organic
- Yes
- Producer
- Cantine Horus
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