Wine Tours in Acate, Ragusa province

Cerasuolo di Vittoria Wine Tour ★ 4.5

Acate, Ragusa Province

Wine tour of Sicily's only DOCG zone covering Donnafugata Vittoria, Planeta Noto and Frappato-specialist producers; combines honey-colored limestone landscapes with tastings of the Nero d'Avola and Frappato blend.

Tip: Add a baroque Ragusa Ibla walking tour for a UNESCO World Heritage double-header.

Hidden Gems in Acate, Ragusa province

Valle dell'Acate ★ 4.6

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG / Sicilia DOCNero d'Avola, Frappato, Syrah, ChardonnayFounded 1981ORGANIC CERTIFIEDAcate, Ragusa province

Certified-organic estate in Acate producing Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG and a benchmark single-varietal Frappato, among the most graceful in the appellation.

Tip: The single-varietal Il Frappato di Vittoria is Valle dell'Acate's calling card and one of the most elegant expressions of the grape in the DOCG. Available at quality wine shops across Italy.

Dietary in Acate, Ragusa province

Valle dell'Acate ★ 4.6

ORGANIC CERTIFIEDAcate, Ragusa province

Valle dell'Acate in Acate farms organically and produces one of the most consistent and graceful Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG bottlings. The single-varietal Il Frappato di Vittoria is a model of what organic Frappato can achieve: brighter acid, more floral lift and a longer drinking arc than conventionally farmed examples.

Tip: The Il Frappato di Vittoria is Valle dell'Acate's calling card. Available at quality Italian wine shops and through a small number of UK importers.

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