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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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, plum, mineral clay

Palate: red cherry, dried fig, herbal, firm acidity

Valle dell'Acate's classic DOCG blend from six generations of Jacono family organic farming: bright cherry and dried-herb aromatics with firm Vittoria-terroir acidity and mineral persistence.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al ragu di maiale Classic Southern Italian red meat ragu finds its benchmark match in Cerasuolo di Vittoria.More wines for pasta with ragù →
  • Rabbit stuffed with herbs The wine's herbal notes mirror the herb stuffing; medium tannin supports the lean meat.More wines for rabbit →
  • Grilled pork with caponata Frappato's brightness lifts the sweet-sour relish while Nero d'Avola holds the pork.More wines for pork →

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 Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG

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. Pasta al ragu di maiale, Rabbit stuffed with herbs, Grilled pork with caponata. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Jacono family has farmed 70 hectares at Acate in the Ragusa province for six generations. Gaetana Jacono began bottling their Cerasuolo di Vittoria under estate label in the late 1990s, establishing one of the DOCG's most respected organic producers.

  1. 1998Estate bottling of Cerasuolo di Vittoria under Valle dell'Acate label begins
  2. 2005Receives Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG classification

Facts

Producer
Valle dell'Acate · visiting guide
Grapes
Nero d'Avola (60%), Frappato (40%)
Classification
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Oak
Aged in large Slavonian oak casks
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1998
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG

What does Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG taste like?

On the nose, cherry, dried herbs, plum, mineral clay. On the palate, red cherry, dried fig, herbal, firm acidity. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a persistent, earthy finish. Valle dell'Acate's classic DOCG blend from six generations of Jacono family organic farming: bright cherry and dried-herb aromatics with firm Vittoria-terroir acidity and mineral persistence.

When should I drink Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG?

Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG?

Pasta al ragu di maiale is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Rabbit stuffed with herbs and Grilled pork with caponata. Classic Southern Italian red meat ragu finds its benchmark match in Cerasuolo di Vittoria.

What grapes are in Valle dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico DOCG?

The blend is Nero d'Avola (60%), Frappato (40%). The wine is classified as Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG.

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