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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryPersistent, Earthy finish

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

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick The Ragusano consortium's page on use suggests Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG among the reds that pair well with the cheese. The wine's red cherry and high acidity suit a table-aged wheel, and both come from south-eastern Sicily.

How to serve Feudi del Pisciotto Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2003First 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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