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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: cherry, dried herbs, iron, mineral
Palate: red cherry, herbal, medium tannin, mineral finish
Feudi del Pisciotto's DOCG expression from the restored manor estate in the Val di Noto shows the Cerasuolo di Vittoria character cleanly: cherry, mineral and herbaceous with the appellation's characteristic clay-soil earthiness.
What it pairs with
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Grilled pork loin with fennel
Classic Cerasuolo pairing: the wine's herbal mineral notes echo the fennel while Nero d'Avola holds the pork. -
Chicken cacciatore
Lighter red meat suits the medium-bodied, herb-inflected DOCG style. -
Pasta al ragu bianco
High acidity and herbal character complement white-meat pasta sauces.
How to serve Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled pork loin with fennel, Chicken cacciatore, Pasta al ragu bianco. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Feudi del Pisciotto is set in an 18th-century restored manor on the edge of the Sughereta di Niscemi Nature Reserve. The estate produces Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG alongside a range of Sicilian varietals, combining wine production with boutique hotel and restaurant offerings.
- 2003: First Cerasuolo di Vittoria produced from Feudi del Pisciotto estate
Facts
- Producer
- Feudi del Pisciotto · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola (60%), Frappato (40%)
- Classification
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
- Oak
- Aged in large Slavonian oak casks, 10 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 20-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria
What does Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria taste like?
On the nose, cherry, dried herbs, iron, mineral. On the palate, red cherry, herbal, medium tannin, mineral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a persistent, earthy finish. Feudi del Pisciotto's DOCG expression from the restored manor estate in the Val di Noto shows the Cerasuolo di Vittoria character cleanly: cherry, mineral and herbaceous with the appellation's characteristic clay-soil earthiness.
When should I drink Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria?
Grilled pork loin with fennel is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chicken cacciatore and Pasta al ragu bianco. Classic Cerasuolo pairing: the wine's herbal mineral notes echo the fennel while Nero d'Avola holds the pork.
What grapes are in Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria?
The blend is Nero d'Avola (60%), Frappato (40%). The wine is classified as Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.
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