Two noble grapes such as Frappato and Nero d'Avola originate from a noble and ancient winemaking process which are combined and "masked" in perfect harmony.Cerasuolo di Vittoria, with an intense red color and notes of blackberry and raspberry scent, is unique to accompany rich and particular dishes.
MASKARIA BARRICATO D.O.C.G CERASUOLO DI VITTORIA
APPEAL OF ORIGIN: Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
TYPE OF WINE: Red.
MUNICIPALITY OF PRODUCTION: Licodia Eubea (CT).
GRAPE VARIETY: 40% Frappato, 60% Nero d'Avola.
PLANTING YEAR: 2000.
PEREITARIAN YIELD: 80 quintals.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Espalier in BIO.DENSITY OF THE PLANT: 4000/5000 plants per hectare.
HARVEST PERIOD: End of September.
VINIFICATION: red with maceration on the skins.
FERMENTATION TANKS: Stainless steel 150hl.
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 25 ° / 28 ° C.
RIPENING PERIOD: Aging in Tonneau (oak and cherry) for 8 months.
BOTTLING TIME: First decade of March.
DURATION OF MACERATION: 10-20 days on the skins.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.00% vol.
AGING CAPACITY: 5-10 years.