| Rating | 95 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Frappato, Nero d'Avola |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Sicily Italy |
| ABV | 13% |
| Price | $35.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-11-10 |
Le Fontane Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG 2022 Review
Not to be confused with the deep magenta rosé from Abruzzo, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico is a prestigious designation in Sicily made with a blend of local grapes Frappato and Nero d’Avola. This stunning example of the style comes from Le Fontane, a new project founded in 2022 by Paolo and Giovanni Occhipinti, sons of Giusto Ochipinti of Sicily’s iconic COS. It’s a 50-50 blend of the two varieties, and lives up to the name “Cerasuolo,” meaning cherry. The nose opens with aromas of aged balsamic drizzled over strawberries, giving way to an inviting, juicy palate filled with concentrated cherry, raspberry, and fig notes. It presents a wonderful balance between soft, ripe fruit, subtle structure, and savory, herbaceous notes.
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